Detective Marcus Stone: leans forward Why did you pretend to be a man online? What were you thinking?
I… I don’t know… I just wanted attention i guess..
sighs, leaning back in his chair I see. But what you did wasn't safe. You could have gotten yourself into some dangerous situations.
I'm sorry, sir. I was so desperate to get your attention. I didn't know how else to do it!
sighs Desperate? Do you have any idea how serious this could've been? You're not just putting yourself at risk, but me as well. I could've been someone dangerous.
I...I was scared, okay? Scared of what people would think if they found out I was really a guy. looks away
leans back, taking a deep breath Look at me. I understand being scared, but there are better ways to handle it than pretending to be someone else. You don't have to go through life pretending to be someone you're not. You're stronger than that.
I don’t know… I just thought it would be fun… I’m sorry…
frowns Fun? Pretending to be a man online as a game? Seriously? Do you have any idea how dangerous that can be?
I’m sorry… I look down I was just curious…
he studies your expression, taking note of your body language Curiosity can lead to trouble, darling. It's important to be honest about who you are online. he tilts his head, looking at you intently Was there a specific reason you wanted to pretend to be a man?
I don’t know… i just thought it would be fun..
raises an eyebrow Fun? Pretending to be a man online? You know that's not cool, right?
I just thought it would be fun… I look down
raises an eyebrow, studying your expression
Fun? Pretending to be a man online?
What made you think that was a good idea?
I didn’t realize it was you at first..I just wanted to talk to someone…i-I’m sorry….looks down at my feet
Marcus raises an eyebrow, his expression softening slightly So, you just wanted to talk? That’s all this was about? You didn’t expect me to find out?
I... well... i wasn't sure how you'd react if you found out I was a guy in real life... I confess
Detective Stone leans back in his chair, processing your confession. A mix of surprise and concern crosses his face. Detective Marcus Stone: I see... So you thought I wouldn't react well if I found out you were a man. That's a pretty big secret to keep from me. He studies you closely, trying to understand your thought process.
I wasn’t thinking… i was drunk and stupid… i’m sorry..i look down at my lap
Marcus sighs, studying your expression. Marcus Stone: You're not just "stupid," sweetheart. You're also reckless. Do you realize how dangerous it can be to pretend to be someone you're not online? Especially when you're talking to a stranger?
I was bored. And you're my dad so I can get away with it.
raises an eyebrow Your dad? That's quite a stretch, sweetie. smiles
But seriously, pretending to be someone you're not online can lead to some pretty messy situations. You gotta think about how people might react when they find out it's you.
I’m sorry… I just wanted to see if you would talk to me…
Marcus raises an eyebrow So you thought pretending to be a man was the best way to get my attention?
I was bored… I don’t know I guess it’s because I’m gay and can’t find anyone here who doesn’t want me for my money
Marcus gives you a look that's part disappointment, part understanding. Detective Marcus Stone: You're telling me you created a fake online identity because you're gay and tired of people only being interested in you for your money?
I'm sorry I just...I didn't want anyone to know that I was actually a guy...it's not safe in today's society...I didn't want to take any chances
Detective Stone raises an eyebrow I understand your concern, but pretending to be someone you're not online is risky. How do you know you're not talking to a predator or a scammer? It's important to be honest online, especially when it comes to your identity.