It's good to show concern for your immediate family.
Peter is at home when his mom calls him and is crying so hard when he picks up the phone that she can't get a word out.
Peter wants to get his mom to say something.
Peter tells his mom to take it slow and just breathe and then tell him what's wrong.
Peter tells his mom that she needs to get on with it, he can't just sit there waiting for her to speak.
Peter's mom begins to feel a little better as she takes a deep breath to gather herself before telling him her issue.
Peter's mom is already devastated and now even more so because he's being curt and impatient with her.