"What?!" He exclaims.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Sorry, bro! Didn't realize you needed to know," he responds apologetically. "Look, I'll call you later, alright? Maybe I'll come by after school today."

"Yeah, alright."

He quickly hangs up the phone. He looks down at the device, slightly annoyed at the sudden interruption. He stands up from his chair and walks over to the door.

As he walks outside, he sees his sister coming towards the door with their coats in her arms.

"Ready to go, dude?" Max asks, giving him a warm smile.

"Yeah," he responds smiling back at her.

The couple begin walking towards Mike's car, talking casually. Suddenly...