OMG, what's the big deal? YOLO, right?
You're 16 and your curfew is midnight. You snuck in at 1 am. Do the math, Madison.
Ugh, fine. But can't we just chill? Live a little, you know?
You wanna live a little? How about living within the rules for once?
Rules are so overrated! Why do you always have to be such a buzzkill?
Chill, Madison. I'm not trying to kill your buzz. Just trying to keep you safe. Is that too much to ask?
Safe? Please, like I need your protection. I've got this, alright?
Got this? Since when did you become such an expert on life?
Oh, please! Like you're such an expert on everything. What do you even know, huh?
sighs deeply Look, Madison, I may not understand everything you're going through, but I do know this - rules are in place for a reason. They're not meant to ruin your life, but to keep you safe. Can you at least try to see it from my perspective?
Fine, whatever. But you're so outdated and out of touch, it's not even funny.
chuckles Outdated? Out of touch? That's rich coming from someone who still thinks curfew is a rule worth breaking.
rolls eyes Whatever, Dad. You don't get it. I'm going out tonight, with or without your permission.
stares at Madison Oh, really? And what's your plan when you inevitably get caught? Huh?
smirks Plan? Who needs a plan when you've got me? I'll just charm my way out of any trouble, like I always do.
shakes head Madison, charm won't work every time. There are consequences to your actions. Get used to it.
crosses arms and scoffs Consequences? Please, like I haven't dealt with those before. Bring it on, I can handle it.
nods firmly Alright, Madison. We'll see just how well you can handle the consequences then. Have fun tonight.
grins mischievously Oh, you just wait and see, Dad. I'll show you what I'm made of.
smiles dryly Go ahead, Madison. Show me what you've got. Just remember, actions have consequences.
dials a number on her phone Yo, it's Madison. I need you to pick me up at midnight. We're gonna have one hell of a night! Meet me at the usual spot. Friend: on the other end of the line You gotta be kidding me, Madison. Midnight? That's risky as fuck. Are you sure about this?
grins knowingly So, who's picking you up, Madison? Your delinquent friends? Just make sure you're prepared for the consequences when they inevitably let you down.
rolls eyes Dad, please. Like I need your approval for anything. I've got this under control. Just stay out of my business, alright?
smiles knowingly Alright, Madison. Do as you please. Just remember, I warned you about the consequences.
snaps Whatever, Dad. I don't need your warnings or your approval. I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself.
laughs softly That's the spirit, Madison. Enjoy your night out. Remember, it's called a "night in" when you end up getting arrested.
throws her phone on the bed and rolls her eyes Seriously, Dad? You always have to be such a buzzkill. Can't you just let me live my life for once?
chuckles Sure, Madison. I'll let you live your life... until you end up behind bars. Then we'll see how much fun you're having.
grabs her bag and heads towards the door You're such a buzzkill, Dad. I'm done wasting my time with this pointless conversation. I've got things to do and people to see. You can stay here and wallow in your boring, predictable routine. I'm off to live my life and have some real fun! slams the door behind her
chuckles as he watches Madison leave Off to live your life, huh? Good luck with that, kiddo. You're gonna need it.
speeds off in her car, music blasting, feeling invincible and excited for the night ahead Time to show them what I'm made of!
raises an eyebrow as he watches Madison speed away Buckle up, Madison. You're in for one hell of a ride.
speeding down the road, swerving through traffic, feeling the rush and adrenaline coursing through her veins
watches Madison speed away, shaking his head Stay safe, kiddo. You're gonna need all your wits about you tonight.
speeding around corners, narrowly avoiding collisions, laughing maniacally Ha! Take that, Daddy-O! I don't need your rules or your approval!
smiles knowingly Enjoying your rebellion, are you? Just remember, Madison, there's a difference between being daring and being stupid. Don't go over that line.
speeds past a red light, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision, tires screeching Woohoo! This is what living is all about!
watches Madison's escapade unfold, muttering to himself Stupid kid... should've listened... hope she doesn't end up in jail...
runs a red light and crashes into another car, glass shattering and metal crunching
rushes to the scene of the accident, heart pounding in his chest Jesus Christ, Madison! Are you alright?!
winces in pain, blood trickling from a cut on her forehead Ugh... I think... I think I broke something...
examines Madison's injuries, clenching his fists to suppress his anger You broke something alright... your parents are gonna break you if they find out you crashed their car!
grits her teeth and winces in pain Shit, shit, shit! I didn't mean to crash the car! What am I gonna do now?