Dirty Paws

I think.. I'm lost.

lukeerose

You haven’t done anything to make me upset, love. I’m alright. I’m just worried about you..that is all.

I'm fine. I'm sorry I barged into your place like that, that was kind of rude of me .. and yeah.

#Lucas Rose

I really want to stay in bed and watch Home Alone on a loop.

joel-kennedy

I would if I could, kid, but it’s cable television that does this to me. This one channel plays a marathon for 24 hours every Christmas Eve/Christmas day.

Oh man. Then really, you're kind of lost. I don't know how to help.

#Joel Kennedy

I think.. I'm lost.

oliver-levi

Not particularly, no. They live in New York but they travel themselves for the holidays and I’m just always really busy.

Oh, that sucks. Well, I hope you guys at least skyped or something.

#Oliver Levi

There is so much work to be done before we return to school...

Well, Merry Christmas to both of us. I’m free later this evening. Would you prefer coming by my dorm or me coming by yours? It all depends on how you feel about your roommate — assuming you have one — I live alone.

I think you’re quite good at making first impressions and you’ll only get better as you get older. I’m sure your father is a fine man, then, if you’re anything like him. Okay, that’s fair enough. I’ll be sure to bring it up to him in a way that doesn’t make you look like the guilty party. I suppose I’m a bit abrasive at times. It’s just in my nature. I don’t overwork him, he’s simply unprepared. I could take you under my wing, Julian.

Awesome! I'm free too. I think I'd rather swing by yours. Teachers have such better dorms than us, it's not even fair. I don't know how my roommate would appreciate us playing Cluedo in there. And he's got a cat and I don't know if you like cats. I'll come by yours.

I hope so, first impressions are everything. Since you know, it's hardwired in the human brain to assess a person within about the first 30 seconds of meeting them. You could be the greatest person ever but if you can't make a good first impression, you're in trouble. I like to think I'm sort of like him. It'd be awesome to grow up like him. Thank you, I wouldn't want to get myself or him in trouble. Abrasive, sure but you seem to be charming enough to get out of any situation. That's dangerous.

Oh yeah? What would that entail, if I may ask?

#Julian Levi

eliseo-morales

Good afternoon, hope everyone had a great day.

eliseo-morales

You sure did ask a lot of questions! But that’s okay, I don’t mind. I did grow up here, in America, not Connecticut. I’m from Southern California and my father is from Peru, that’s where he grew up. That’s why I learned Spanish and English at the same time. My father only spoke to me in Spanish while my mother only spoke in English, that way I got equal amounts of both. And don’t worry about it. I kind of like solitude. I spent NYE the same as Christmas. Alone. In my dorm.

Sorry, I do that sometimes. I talk too much. California! That must have been cool! I've never been, although my dad went and he told me all about it. I would love to see it one day! That's pretty awesome, didn't it ever get mixed up in your head though? Two languages at once would have probably confused the hell out of the kid Julian. Yeah but no one should be spending big milestone moments of the year alone!

#Eliseo Morales

josiah-rafferty

Being a teacher's aid is the equivalent of being the teachers bitch.

josiah-rafferty

Oh…um..I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean…are you okay?

It's okay.. I'M sorry.. You're really cute and I DO want to make out with you and everything...

#Zeke Kennedy

There is so much work to be done before we return to school...

Well, if you have Cluedo and you have some free time at the same time that I’m available, perhaps I can come by and play it with you? I’m always interested in learning new things and trying out… things I haven’t done before.

The more I talk to you, Julian, the more you impress me. You’re right in that assumption. If you did readily give up information in any other situation, I might think less of you. But I’m genuinely curious as to what was said. I like Zeke, a great deal. I respect him as a person and as a teacher. I think he will do great things in his career, I would hate for him to have bitter feelings about me. Now, this isn’t exactly something I let him know — of course. I believe in tough love, it’s something that’s always worked for me. However, if you have any insight into how to better my relationship with my TA, you know, since you like him so well… I wouldn’t mind hearing it. I’m all ears. And my compliments are always as sincere as my criticisms. Remember that.

Good. I’m quite likable under the right circumstances.

#omg yes how perf #Julian Levi

I do have Cluedo! I got a new one for Christmas actually. You can't get out of it now! When are you free?

Sometimes I'm good at making first impressions. It's a talent I apparently inherited of my father. Well, if you say so... We didn't talk about you much. He just said you're high-maintenance and that sometimes you expect too much so I said that I'm sure you just want him to excel but then he said that maybe you're just a di-.. meanie. You seem like the type to criticize more than compliment and maybe that's where Zeke's getting his impression of you from. Or maybe you do overwork him. I wouldn't know.

I have noticed.

#Julian Levi

sodamnflossy

There is so much work to be done before we return to school...

Sudoku has never been one of the games I played. I do, however, like crossword puzzles and word searches. I find them very fun. I’ve never done Cluedo, though, so I have no idea what that is. Either way, you’re a smart boy. And I like smart boys.

Okay, well, I have a drawer full of candy bars — King size! — in my class room. Bottom drawer of my desk, it’s locked, of course, but there’s candy with your name on it if you give me what I’m asking for. Please, don’t make things difficult. It’s much better to be on his bad side than mine. I asked him if he was complaining about me and he pretty much tucked his tail between his legs, if that says anything. Also, he’s a very sweet boy. And, yes, very handsome — but so are you, I doubt he’d stay mad at you for long if at all.

Oh, thank you, I can make the same observations about you, Julian. I like you.

Word searches are just the best things! I can never put one down until I've found every single last word. The best ones are those that make up some sort of a phrase at the end from the letters that are leftover! Cluedo is a board game! You should play it, it's SO fun.

You're tempting me. Candy is nice. But this could easily be a trick. I mean he's your TA, right? I'm just thinking out loud, so hear me out. If I tell you, what does that say about me? Would I not lessen in your eyes if I so readily gave up all the information you desire that some parties have entrusted me with keeping secret? Would you not view me as less loyal and just generally less? What would I be if I were just happy to tell to anyone who asked? Perhaps Zeke is smart and does want to get on your bad side hence his tucked tail. I like to play with fire and although I'm sure you're way more intelligent than me I'd like to think we're equal. Don't laugh. And complimenting people right after you'd asked for something never seems very sincere.

I'm glad you do because I like you too.

#Julian Levi

[Ezra's Apartment]

"Of course, you’re my son! You’re 17 and I know nothing about you…I have a lot to catch up on!"

"Not tonight though, hm? You look like you're getting ready to go somewhere..."

#Ezra Michaels

[Ezra's Apartment]

"I’ll be here for you no matter what. If there is anything you need just ask. Do you want to talk about things? I want to know you….all about you Julian."

"Really?"

[Ezra's Apartment]

"I’m gonna do everything to be a good father to you…I’m so SO sorry son".

"You don't have to apologize, I just.. I need someone. I.. can't think right a lot of the time."

#Ezra Michaels

[Ezra's Apartment]

"I…wow…I can’t, I just…Oh Julian, I’m so sorry to hear about to dad…I..well, I know I can’t be anything close to your dad, but I can try…I’m here and I’m not going anywhere…I promise"

Ezra reached out and placed a hand gently on his son’s arm squeezing it in what he hoped was a comforting manner. He’d always wanted a son of his own.

[Ezra's Apartment]

"I…I didn’t even know she was pregnant Julian…I was only 16…I…god I don’t know what to say…when did you find out? How long have you known? I….I want to be there for you Julian".

"I found out a few day ago. It's just.. My dad, he.. died. I thought I had no father and..."

#Ezra Michaels

[Ezra's Apartment]

Ezra took the piece of paper and opened it reading it quickly. He swallowed hard and looked up to the ceiling trying to process what he had just read.

"I didn’t know…I swear Julian…If I knew I would have…I…You’re my….my son?"