brother the elder: Hey. Thought you should know that dad’s in the hospital.

me: OK. Good timing. We’re coming down tomorrow morning anyhow.

brother the elder: Ah. You’re running the Super Hero 5K?

me: NO! Can’t I just come up for the weekend because I want to see my family?

brother the elder: Of course. Sorry.

me: Also, Saturday is part 2 of the trail race series.

brother the elder: Oh, that’s right. See you then.

My boss is right. I suck.