Lesson 4_Apologies_Listening 1

Roshan:Hello?

Dev:Hello, Roshan. It's your father.

Roshan:Dad! Hey! Sorry, could you hang on for a second? Let me turn down the music so I can hear you. Sorry about that. Is everything okay?

Dev:Yes, yes. Everything's fine. No need to worry. Your mother is out shopping. Your sister is fine.

Roshan:Oh. Okay. That's good, then.

Dev:Well, Roshan, I realize it's been a long time since you and I have communicated. And I have been somewhat … distant.

Roshan:Actually, Dad, I've been meaning to call you and thank you and Mommy for the loan. And apologize. I'm so sorry. And I'll pay you back soon, I promise. I don't mean to disappoint you …

Dev:Disappoint me? Roshan, my dear son, I'm calling to tell you how proud you have made me as a father.

Roshan:I'm sorry?

Dev:Asking Mommy for help, this takes courage, Roshan. Offering this man Kerry Ames to pay his damaged property, this is what makes you a good man — a responsible man. You are owning up to your responsibilities and obligations. Accountability is an important part of your character, Roshan. It's not a lesson you can learn in school. When your mother told me your plans for the money you were borrowing, my heart nearly burst with pride. You have honour and integrity.

Roshan:Wow. Um, thanks.

Dev:I know I've been hard on you, Roshan. It is in a father's nature to want the best for his children. I won't apologize for that.

Roshan:Oh, Dad, I would never ask you to …

Dev:Please let me finish.

Roshan:Sorry.

Dev:You Canadian kids. So many sorrys. For what?

Roshan:Sorry.

Dev:This is why I was calling you. I'm trying to tell you that this loan from Mother and me — we forgive it.

Roshan:I'm sorry, what?

Dev:We forgive your debt to us. It's not a loan. Please consider it a gift.

Roshan:Oh, Dad, I couldn't. It's too much.

Dev:Nonsense. It is just some money we have saved for your university fees. I think this might be a better way to spend it, don't you?

Roshan:I don't know what to say.

Dev:No need to make it awkward. You say thank you, and let it be the end. Let it all be water under the bridge.

Roshan:Thanks, Dad. This is amazing.

Dev:Very good.

Roshan:I'm really sorry, Dad. I hate to do this, but I've got to run. I've got work.

Dev:Go. And call your mother. She wants to hear from you.

Roshan:I will. Sorry. Thanks again. Bye.

Dev:Goodbye.