Simon's father may be able to cut his phone subscription, but he still has the phone. All it takes would be a cheap plan or prepaid minutes. We didn't have cell phones when I was a teen, and we managed just fine. Simon needs to stop obsessing over bad stuff which may not happen, or else talk to Nicky about his options. I'm sure she'll find a solution, if Simon would just be sensible and bring up the matter. I'm glad he had a nice day with his friends, and he won't need a phone for it to happen again, since he can talk to them at college.