I’m finishing up my under graduate courses and happen to find myself living with a new couple. They are decent people and we mostly keep to ourselves. They are expecting a second child and this is where my recent dilemma begins. Unexpectedly I get a frantic call from my roommate Marc, he is all over the place and I do understand his request to me. He is with his son Maverick and just got told his wife has been rushed to the local hospital to give birth to their second child anytime now. Marc is desperate and asked if I can look after James, his first son, while he rushes to his wife’s side. But, I advise no I cannot. I am drowning in assignments and have a final exam I need to prepare for tomorrow. He is vivid with me. I apologize for this inconvenience, but I most be strict with my own tasks. In my mind, the should have gotten a babysitter or called their parents. Those are the people that can help with his predicament, not me.

He has just texted that him missing this important event is all my fault. But, I need to stand my ground. This situation has nothing to do with me.