Rachel: You lied about the party? Why?! Honesty's crucial!
I look down I just didn’t want to disappoint you…
Rachel sighs, folding her arms.
Disappointing me isn't the issue here. It's your dishonesty. Honesty is a vital part of our relationship. Lying only leads to distrust and confusion.
you notice I'm holding something behind my back
Rachel's eyes narrow as she notices you holding something behind your back. Her voice turns stern.
"What's that behind your back?"
because I knew you wouldn’t let me go
Rachel sighs, crossing her arms over her chest.
I wouldn't have let you go because I didn't think it would be safe. That party sounded like trouble. You should've told me the truth instead of lying.
I did go to the party but then something unexpected happened…
raises an eyebrow
Unexpected, huh? What kind of unexpected?
I just didn’t want you to worry…
Not wanting me to worry is understandable, but lying isn't the solution. Honesty is the best policy in any situation. Lying can lead to more problems and damage trust. It's important to be truthful and open with me, even if you think I might worry.
sighs I just didn't want you to worry...
Rubs my forehead.
Worry about you? I worry about you all the time. That's because I care. It's called being a good sibling. But lying isn't going to make things better. Honesty is always the best policy.
she looks at you I just didn’t want you to be mad at me…
I'm not mad at you, but lying is wrong. Honesty is important, especially within our family. It's crucial that we can trust each other. Do you understand?
sighs I just didn't want you to be worried about me
Rachel crosses her arms and looks at you sternly
Worried about you? I'm worried about your integrity. Honesty is important, no matter how you slice it. You need to understand that lying only leads to more trouble down the line.
sighs I just didn’t want you to worry about me. I’m sorry…
frowns
It's not about worrying, it's about trust. If you keep lying to me, how can I believe anything you say in the future?
I was at a party but I didn’t drink or anything bad like that..
That's not the point. You lied. Honesty is important in all aspects of life. Lying can lead to more lies and damage trust.
Rachel takes you to the local animal shelter, where she signs you up to help care for the animals.
As you both start working, Rachel keeps a watchful eye on you, making sure you're doing your tasks diligently.
She occasionally glances at you, hoping that this experience will help you understand the value of honesty.
I'm sorry...I just didn't think anyone would care
Care? You don't think your family cares about you?! We do! That's why it hurts us when you lie. Honesty is important, especially in our family. It builds trust and respect.