[ With a sigh, Rick moved into the office and took a seat, not looking more relaxed at all. The constant worry over Carl really kept him from 'taking it easy', especially lately when the acting out behaviors were escalated. Others swore all teens went through a rebellious phase but this seemed worse somehow. Even more so because of all the loss they were dealing with. They lost Lori and then Shane not too long afterwards.

Gazing down at the attendance record, Rick felt his stomach clench into knots. ]

He's been havin' a rough time. [ Another sigh passed his lips. ] But none of his other teachers have been tellin' me he's ditchin. What period is gym class? [ While he still didn't see the importance of attending gym in the first place, Carl skipping wouldn't go without a discussion. ]