Abby: Laurie has probably heard her dad out a jillion times already. She doesn't owe him her soul or conscience just because she's his daughter.

LW: Your instincts are telling you to try to protect the people you love from an incipient huge mistake. I don't know if you can or should try to dissuade Jason, but you're right that this won't go anywhere good.

Jason: my parents did this, complete with threats to yank me from college. Ask them about how well it worked and how frequently I talk to them nowadays. (Spoiler: it didn't, and the intervals are measurable in years.)

Laurie: you go, girl. I am cheering you on!