Characters: Mom, Matt, Emily.
Topic: Gifts.
Future: Not looking so sparkly.

“Emily’s really hard to shop for.”

“I know.”

“She’s so picky, it’s hard to make sure it’s something she likes!”

“Exactly! She’s just so picky!”

“I’m not that bad. I just like what I like. What I like is pretty popular.”

Doubtful stares shoot my way.

“I had thought about getting you some jewelry.”

“Oh yeah?!”

“Yeah, that Tiffany’s thing with the heart charm.”

“Really?! I would like that!”

“Yeah, well, how should I know? Jewelry is just too risky. So I’ll just have to think of something else.”

“So you’re never going to buy me jewelry?”

One last doubtful stare in my direction reading: Outlook not so good.