You will be faced with a difficult choice. Thechoice to help a friend, even though you do not understand, or to walkaway from them, and live with regr...t the rest of your life." Whoa .. Come on, Tom. your turn." Your future hangs in the balance. You can find the courage to take offyour mask, or you can continue to hide. If you reveal your true self,your road will be hard, but you will be rewarded at the end. If youchoose to hide, your life will be unhappy ... and short." Let's get out of here,. We agreed that Hal, Brandon and I would drive the group down to the shore.Thursday after dinner I asked Dad, "Can I get my allowance now?"Dad answered, "Can you give me about fifteen minutes, Kyle? I have a couple things to get ready. See me in my study." Sure." I said. Get ready? Usually Dad just pulled a twenty out of his wallet and handed it to me.Fifteen minutes later I knocked at the door to Dad's office. "Come in, Kyle," Dad answered. I stood expectantly in front of his desk. I waited. They came in and sat on the sofa, and I was a bit tense and walking in front of them.Me: Can I offer you something like water, coffee, or wine?Selina: No, honey, we are ok. Why did you call us over?Rob: We are always happy to visit. But we feel like there is something deep going on in your mind. You know, you can tell us anything. Come, take a seat.Me: I’ll directly get to the point. I ran out of money to pay for the new house band. You know that I’m not getting enough shifts to make some. I wanted to talk to her first before talking to you."She said as she sighed."Talk to me about what?"I quickly inquired."Jade is not performing well in school and I was wondering if you could tutor him."She said with a softtone."Oh!"That was all I could say."Please tell me you'll do it.And of course it won't be for free we can agree on a price."She said with apersuasive tone."I'll have to think about it first."I said as I avoided eye contact with her."You're a bright boy Lee(my nickname) please.