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Family Dynamics and School Photo Controversy

Richard Albans You wrote that, Julian?

Julian Albans Yes, sir.

Lawrence Tushman That one note was on the back of a class photo. Your son photoshopped Auggie out of it.

[turns the picture over to show the front; the picture shows Auggie was indeed photoshopped out of it, replaced with the words "No freaks allowed!"]

Melissa "Sarah" Albans No. No, he didn't. I did. Of course, I didn't think that he would bring it to school, but when our friends come over and they see that picture, I want them to ask about our son, not the Pullman's.

[clears throat]

Lawrence Mrs. Albans, when we pressed Auggie, he showed us these other notes...that your son left in his locker, and, and his desk and...chair.

[shows other hurtful notes and hurtful drawings of Auggie]

Melissa Okay, look. If no one else is gonna have the courage to say it, then I guess I will. These kids are too young to be dealing with this sort of thing. Julian has had nightmares because of that kid.

[defending Julian]

Richard Sarah--

Melissa Did you know that? We had to take him to a child psychologist to help him deal with his night terrors.

[to Lawrence Tushman]

Lawrence It's just a two-day suspension. You'll stay home from the Nature Preserve trip. That's all.

[calmly; to Julian]

Melissa Two days for a couple of notes from a kid? After all the money that we have poured into this school?

[in disbelief]

Richard We have a lot of friends on the school board, Mr. Tushman.

[threateningly; thinking he and Melissa would win]

Lawrence Oh. Well, I have more.

[unfazed; exhales; rightfully shoots down the empty threat]

Melissa So, what would you have us do? Bend over backwards for every single person in the world? Nobody can get their feelings hurt, ever? You are not doing these kids any favors.

[rhetorically; scoffs]

Lawrence Mrs. Albans, Auggie can't change the way he looks. So, maybe we can change the way we see.

[sighs; looks pointedly at Julian, who feels like he's gonna cry]

Melissa Yes. I will be sure to tell that to the real world. Thank you for this. We won't be back in the fall.

[sarcastically]

Julian Mom, I like this school. M-Mom-- I have friends, Dad.

[shocked; pleading]

Richard Let's go, Julian.

Melissa Come on.

Julian Mr. Tushman? I'm really sorry.

[remorsefully]

Lawrence I know you are, Julian.