The Freak Out

“Come on, let’s go.”

“Do you have it?”

“It’s in the back seat.”

“And they know we’re on the way?”

“Yes. Just relax, it’s almost over.”

“Don’t tell me to relax. Why does everyone tell you to relax in situations like this? It’s not at all helpful. I’d love to relax. I can’t. Telling me to relax isn’t going to do anything but make me more aware of the fact that I’m freaking out, which makes me freak out more. Thanks a lot.”