Situation 19 Kevin's Parents get Ready for Bed
Mom: It's been a long day. Let's turn in honey.
Dad: Okay.
M: What's wrong? You look like you have something on your mind.
D: Well, another year and our son will graduate and probably leave home for university.
M: Oh, I don't even want to think about that.
D: Well, you have better start. That day will come before you know it.
M: Has Kevin indicated where he wants to go to school?
D: I have a feeling he wants to go to an out of state college.
M: Goodness! That means he will leave home and be all on his own.
D: Yeah, and it also means that school expense will be twice as high as in state school.
M: Are we going to be able to afford that? How are the negotiations on that new contract at work coming along?
D: The city has decided to expand that section of freeway that leads to the new international airport and it looks like our company is going to win the bidding for the construction contract.
M: That's great. But what exactly does that mean for you?
D: Well, it looks like my division will get the assignment and it looks good for me to be in charge of design and engineering.
M: Why didn't you say something? That's great.
D: I wanted to wait until I was more or less certain. Anyway, if that happens, we shouldn't have to worry about Kevin's school cost for the first year or two anyway.
M: What do you mean the first year or two? What about the years after that?
D: I would like to see the boy work for part of his college life and be responsible for at least part of his school expenses.
M: I thought you said we wouldn't have to worry about the money. Why don't we support him until he graduates?
D: You know we will make sure that he has the support to finish university; that's not the issue. I think it would do him a lot of good to work part time to develop a sense of independence and reponsibily.
M: I know you are right. But I just can't help but to feel protective when I think of my son living along in a far off city.
D: Don't worry. He's still our little boy for another year.
turn in v. 拐入 , 上床睡觉 , 上缴 , 出卖 , 把 ... 向内折 , 告发 , 作出 , 取得
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