Jon, 37, wants a closer relationship with his 7-year-old daughter, Simone. A recently divorced management consultant in Los Angeles, Jon eagerly looks forward to time with Simone, but he also finds it stressful. His time with his daughter is sporadic and out of their previous domestic routines. He finds it difficult to “just hang out” with her. So when Jon hears that Simone’s second-grade class is going on a field trip, he welcomes the chance to be on the bus. He looks forward to a “natural” way for them to spend time together.
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