Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grade for the course.
I'm sorry! I've been having a really hard semester.
You need to try a little harder, okay?
I know, I will. There's just been a lot going on lately. I'm moving out of my house, and my brother is in the hospital.
I'm sorry to hear that, but this is the 7th paper you've turned in late.
I promise I'll get the next one in on time. Just please don't fail me.