[ WP ] `` There 's a way to be really and truly happy . It 's not a secret and yet you can not be told . ''

Jimmy embraced his son. `` I want to tell you son, believe me I do. But I ca n't. At least not yet.'' 
 
 Patrick sobbed. `` Why the hell not dad!'' He cried. `` I'm miserable! Sarah dumped me, I think Chad is seeing her, I'm failing at least two classes, and I hate my boss! And, oh yeah! You and mom are getting a d-divorce!'' Patrick descended into blubbering. 
 
 Jimmy squeezed his son tighter. `` I know you want happiness Pat. I know you need it. But if I tell you how to get it, I'm not helping the world. If I want to help you in the long run, this is n't the way to go.'' In response Patrick's body shook harder with each sob. Jimmy had always spoiled Patrick. He was his youngest. It took him less than a minute to relent. 
 
 He pushed Patrick back at arms length and gave him a shake. `` Enough son, enough! I'll tell ya!'' Patricks eyes widened and he wiped snot from his nose. `` Put yourself first boy. Early and often they say. We raise you to put yourself second, to care for the world and those around you, and you should! But not when your young! Find your happiness first and then help the world! Until then, be selfish! Be uncaring!'' 
 
 Patrick wiped more snot away. `` R-really?'' Jimmy let go of hiatus shoulders. `` Yes. We do n't tell the young. We need the energy of the youth put into fixing this dying world Pat. It's almost too late. It's costing us happiness to buy a future. But it's up to you now. Maybe your too young to understand but you have to make the decision now. Choose yourself or choose the world.'' 
 
 Patrick paused for a moment before crying louder than ever.
