question: How he had gotten this assignment was beyond him . Sure he 'd been complaining about being stuck inside all day , but this was n't what he 'd meant . Then again ( he kept the eye - roll to himself ) Captain Franke had said something about " You ' ve got a kid now . You can handle this . " Right .
Q: Why does Captain Franke expect the narrator to step up ?

answer: The narrator is now a parent .

question: I bought myself birthday presents . I ordered " Ink Exchange " by Melissa Marr from Borders . The books been out for months and I ' ve been waiting until I was sure I had the money for college before getting it . And I treated myself to some sushi . 12 pieces for less than $ 5 ?
Q: What may be the reason for this person buying gifts for themselves ?

answer: They are celebrating their own birthday .

question: Last night , I fell asleep in the middle of Project Runway . I managed to put down my knitting mid row , but I was fully clothed and without a pillow or blanket . I only intended to close my eyes during a commercial but slept right through till morning . I did wake up with a blanket as my nocturnal vampires children discovered me and managed to cover me up after figuring out that I was still breathing but not budging . That 's how chemo plus two days seems to be going . Today , I was right as rain .
Q: Why is the speaker so tired ?

answer:
They are going through chemo .