#37 - Need a break?

Jack slumps on the couch, clutching his head. “Mom, I feel awful,” he groans, adding a dramatic cough for good measure.

Lily narrows her eyes. “Hmm, sounds serious. Let me check.” She grabs her phone and types in his “symptoms.”

“Headache… fatigue… sudden dislike of schoolwork…” she mutters, stumbling upon an article: ‘When Kids Pretend They’re Sick, What They Really Need Is a Break.’

She smirks at Jack, peeking out from under the blanket. “Well, Dr. Google says you’re fine. Apparently, you just need a vacation.”

Jack’s eyes light up. “Disneyland?”

Lily laughs, pulling him up. “Nice try. First, school. Tonight, we’ll plan our summer trip together.”

Jack grins, instantly energized. “Deal—but I get to pick!”

Lily sighs. This will not be an easy discussion tonight...