Hmm, I like the scene and the message, but your writing needs a lot of work. A few pointers:
-Capitalize your ‘I’ usage. You’re not ee cummings.
-Should be, “Absolutely not!”
-That first sentence’s verb tense seems a bit off.
Hope you continue to write and work on your skills.

That name is usually spelled “Neil.” It’s good to have an inspiring story to keep us optimistic sometimes. :D