The unfortunate thing is that there are people who do this. I remember in college there were several people who lied about one of their family members either getting sick or worse dying just to get more time on an assignment or to move the date of a test, because they did not prepare enough for it. I remember one girl in particular had all 4 of her grandparents die in one semester, each one when we were about to take a test or when a big paper was due, which was very convenient for her. All I am saying is that either her family suffered some horrible tragedies that semester or she was lying through her teeth. I am going to lean towards the latter. What is real unfortunate is that it actually worked and she got extra time each one "died". So, I completely understand the skepticism when a dev says this, mind you not this one in particular. I do actually believe Pandelo had a true family tragedy, which I hate and I wish him and his family all the best.