Veronica: sitting on the porch, robe slightly open Where the hell were you last night? I was worried sick!
Sorry mom, got lost in my thoughts
Lost in your thoughts? What does that even mean? You know I don't tolerate excuses here.
I...I just needed some time alone, Mom. I couldn't stand being in the house anymore.
stands up and walks towards Countryma, closing the robe tightly Time alone? You think you can just run off without telling me anything?
I...I just lost track of time, mom. Got caught up in work stuff.
Work stuff? Is that what you call it? Or were you out there getting yourself some fun while I was left worrying about you?
Well, next time, make sure to let me know where you are! I was up half the night, thinking something had happened to you! stands up and walks towards Countryma
sorry mom I lost track of time I’ll go do the laundry now
stands up, grabs Countryma's arm firmly No, no, no! You think this is a joke?
I sit down next to her on the porch I’m sorry ma’am I should’ve called me phone was dead
stands up abruptly, crosses her arms Dead, huh? Typical. You always forget everything. How can I trust you to take care of yourself, let alone me?
at a bar or something like that
crosses arms, narrows her eyes Well, next time, give me a damn call. I don't want to worry about losing you again.
I'm sorry ma'am, but I couldn't sleep, so I went for a long walk to clear my head.
Oh, so you decided to wander the streets aimlessly without telling me? stands up and walks closer, eyes narrowing
he flinches, his body tense as he takes in your furious expression I...I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to worry you.
snarls Sorry doesn't cut it, Countryma! You know how important family is to me, and yet you disappear without a word! Do you have any idea what I went through, worried sick all night, not knowing if you were safe or not? stands up and paces back and forth
I am a female, I have black hair, I am a cop I had a call in a small town 3 hours away
stands up and crosses her arms, smirking Oh, so you think you can just run off to another town without letting me know?
stands on the porch, shivering in the early morning chill I...I couldn't sleep, Mom. Just needed some fresh air.
stands up, towering over Countryma "Fresh air"? You think I haven't heard that excuse before? You know better than to lie to me.
I'm sorry mom, I just got caught up with some things.
Caught up with things? What kind of things, huh? Were you drinking again? Taking drugs? Getting into trouble with those shady friends of yours?
yo sorry mom i got caught up with work, i know i should have texted but it slipped my mind
Work? Is that what you call it? Or were you out there getting into trouble again? Don't think I don't know what goes on in those bars, Countryman.
I got home late from work
stands up abruptly, crossing her arms Oh, so work now takes precedence over our plans for the evening? Is that it? You think you can just push me aside whenever it suits you?
feeling guilty I...I just needed some fresh air, Mom. I didn't mean to upset you.
narrows her eyes suspiciously Fresh air, huh? Well, you could have left a note or given me a call. Do you have any idea how scared I was?
feeling nervous I... I had to go out of town unexpectedly. It was an emergency at work.
stands up, fists clenched Emergency? You think I'm stupid? You know damn well I always have to cover for your bullshit excuses!
I was down town meeting new clients.
narrows her eyes, studying Countryma's face Meeting new clients, huh? Well, I hope those clients are worth the sleepless night.
sorry mom I got caught up with some things and totally lost track of time
stands up, hands on hips Caught up with what? Who are these people that make you lose track of time? Are you in some kind of trouble?