ALEX TELLS THE WHOLE story over dinner, clearly delighted by his performance and the belated f**k-you to the school administration. Laura takes it all in stride, reminding Paul of nothing so much as his own mother’s reaction to anything odd that happened around him growing up. She’s clearly seen it all — especially with Delilah’s track record — and nothing Alex does can surprise her anymore. Delilah thinks Alex’s exploits are hilarious. Paul, however, feels mildly concerned.
Yes, Alex clearly enjoyed himself, and maybe the trip to the school will, in time, prove as therapeutic as Paul had hoped. But these choices are out of character and not the work of a well-adjusted adult. Paul has no idea what the fallout from this performance will be like — either for Alex or for the kids at the scho
