So, I’m talking to my oldest son on the telephone:

Me: (tentatively) Well….how are you feeling?

Him: Okay, I guess.

Me: Hmm.

Him: This is worse than getting dumped.

Me: You feel like you were let down?

Him: YES! It’s like I was betrayed or something. It’s BAD! I’m going to write a letter.

Me: You’re going to tear up the picture and send it off in an envelope?

Him: I should. Man, I should. I’m bitter.