"Oh-well...ok I guess...um-I guess I can just comm you when it's done to discuss payment-I won't know how much it's worth until I'm done with it-um...who should I send the message to...?"
"Oh, just me. No on-.."
His mom touched his shoulder and smiled
"Where's Veronica sweetheart..?"
He turned around
"..Well..Veronica cheated..and..she was using me for money.."
Her eyes widened
"Oh..I'll be at home ok..I promise I'll come right back here..ok. ?"
"Y-Yea mom.."
he knew exactly what his mom was about to do, he turned back around
"so so sorry, but yea..Just me."