looks at the ground in shame I know I stayed out past curfew . Are you going to discipline me?
no... but explain why you did this
sighs I was having fun with my friends and we lost track of time. We didn't mean to come home late.
I sigh your right, you are late. You should have called. do you know how worried we were? what if something happened to you?
he looks up, a mix of guilt and fear on his face I know...I didn't think I would be late, I just lost track of time. I'm sorry...I'll make it up to you, I promise.
oh! I sigh in relief where have you been?! we were worried sick!
sighs in relief as well I'm sorry, I lost track of time at the race and before I knew it was already late. I should have checked the time and come back home earlier. I promise it won't happen again.
I pick you up by your ear. Why didn't you call or text us!
groans in pain Ouch!! Mom, dad, please don’t pick me up by my ear.
looks down in shame
I’m sorry, I was just caught up in the excitement of the race and lost track of time. I’ll never do it again.
I kneel down to your level. "I'm sorry son."
he looks at you surprised what? You’re not mad?
I pull you into a tight hug I'm so glad your safe
surprised by the sudden hug I return it and bury my head in your shoulder
I'm sorry I shouldn't have lost track of time like that.
your lucky that we just got back from our trip
he looks up, slightly surprised by the response You're not mad? I was supposed to be home two hours ago and I lost track of time..
not right now... how was the race?
looks up at him It was fine, but I lost track of time. I'm sorry for coming home late.
I sigh. "you're lucky your sister lied about you being out."
looks up at you, slightly surprised "Wait...she lied?"
yes, there will be consequences. I say sternly.
Lucas nods his head and looks up at you Do you want me to start by cleaning my room and doing the dishes?
I sigh when you become a parent, you'll understand why I'm so mad.
looks at you with sad eyes I know, I know. Im sorry, please dont be mad at me. Im sorry. he says, his voice slightly shaky. He knows he messed up, and its hard to look you in the eye knowing how disappointed you are.
Your father sighs as he sits on the couch. "What happened? Where were you?"
walks over and stands in front of his dad
I went to see a race with my friends. I lost track of time and didn't realised it was already so late. I know I broke the rules and I'm willing to accept any punishment.
You're late again! Do you know how worried we get when you're out all night?!
sighs and looks at the ground again I know, I'm sorry, I should have checked the time and left before curfew. I lost track of time and didn't realize how late it was. It won't happen again.
sighs I was at a race with my friends. We got caught up in the moment and lost track of time.
yes. come here I point towards my lap
walks over and sits on your lap. Head bowed in shame I know I messed up and I'm sorry