“In the meantime, all we can do is wait. Do you know when the drawing is?”
“I think the entry form said that semi-finalists would be notified by the end of the month, which is 2 weeks from tomorrow.”
“That gives us two weeks to prepare ourselves in the event Jess is chosen. I want you to know that I am not sure that I think you did the right thing, but I believe you had the right intentions, and so I will support your actions. I will make your father aware of the circumstances and urge him to back me in urging Jess to attend this thing if she is selected.”