“Just a reflex? It just happened?” “Exactly.” “And you’re responsible for none of it?” “It was just one of those things.” “Just one of those things?” “Yeah.” “I have a different theory.” “Of course you do—you’re an adult.” He laughed. “What do you have against adults?” “They too have many ideas about who we are. Or who we should be.” “That’s our job.” “Nice,” I said. “Nice,” he said. “Listen, son, I know you don’t think of yourself as being brave or courageous or any of those things. Of course you don’t.” “I’m just a regular guy.” “Yeah, that’s how you see yourself. But, you pushed your friend
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