I think, whilst I could be wrong, "Just Say No" is the phrase late First Lady Nancy Reagan used in her say no to drugs campaign.
I should have seen that ending coming from miles off. You did a great job, with brilliant use of the challenge word, capturing a moment that could easily unfold in real life.
I am sure this kind of thing has happened numerous times. Great work. Highly thought-provoking and extremely touching.
There are people out there, reading this drabble, where this story reminds them of people they personally know. I have no doubts.