Connor
"Because not everyone is going to kiss your arse for your entire life Edward," I snapped. "Not everyone fears your family name and worries that the golden boy will whimper and fret about when he isn't told good news.
"This is the real world Edward. I got told I'm old by five members of the rugby squad and yes I broke my ankle but I'm not sulking. I'm figuring shit out. I have to tell you the truth so you don't walk in there next week thinking everyone is going to be happy that you're there.
"Because reality check, they won't be and I won't have the heart to see you upset when I know you have good intentions. You need to listen to me for once in your life and take my advice. You can't go in there all smiles and shit. The happy chappie Edward. They'll chew you up and spit you out."
My chest was heaving by the time I was done and for once it felt like the most emotion I had ever felt in a very long time. The worry, panic and helplessness hit me all at once.
