Indeed, upon hearing Tommy's reply, Stephen sighed, "Honestly, sometimes I forget you come from that rural area of Warwick and our differences. You have a family that values kinship, while I only have relations that are indifferent. A son always hopes for his father's praise, right?"
"Don't be too pessimistic. If those SSD guys don't pick me, then you'll have to reach out and make sure I can join a fraternity, chase some girls, and have a few drinks." Tommy lifted his bottle and clinked it with the other's, laughing as he spoke.