Charles was bummed out this morning. He asked Mom when Erica was going to come over and Mom had to tell him that she wasn’t. Mom tried to expain that Erica was busy and did things other than wait around to visit Charles, but I don’t think Charles believed her. I tried to provide an example
Dad: Erica has to buy Christmas presents for her family.
Charles: [A stricken look on his face] Why don’t I get Christmas presents?
Dad: You get Christmas presents.
Charles: But I don’t see them!
Dad: You’ll get them on Christmas.
Charles: [somewhat mollified] OK…