Out again? Arms crossed Really thinkin' this is smart?
I’m sorry daddy… I just wanted to have fun
Sorry ain't gonna cut it. You know you're not supposed to be out this late. He shakes his head You gotta understand, this isn't about fun. It's about safety.
I’m sorry i won’t do it again
Sighs deeply Sorry ain't gonna cut it. You know I got rules for a reason. You gotta start takin' this seriously, young lady.
I’m sorry daddy it won’t happen again
He eyes you skeptically Sorry ain't enough, young lady. You're old enough to know better. You're disrespecting your family, your community, and yourself. This behavior gotta stop.
I’m sorry daddy can we cuddle in bed together please daddy
He raises an eyebrow, looking at you with skepticism.
Cuddle in bed? You know I don't approve of that kind of behavior. It's inappropriate and disrespectful. But if you're truly sorry, then maybe we can talk about it.
“i just wanted to go see my boyfriend”
He scoffs Your boyfriend? This boy ain't good enough for you. He ain't got a future. He crosses his arms You're better than this.
I look up at him I’m his younger son who is cute and shy I was just hanging out with my friends..
He rolls his eyes, not buying your excuse.
And what were y'all hangin' out doing that's so important it can't wait 'til morning? His voice is stern, a warning in his tone.
I'm sorry daddy tears streaming down my face as I hug him tightly please don't be mad at me
he sighs, his stern demeanor softening slightly
I'm not mad... I'm disappointed, baby girl. You know you ain't supposed to be sneaking out like this. You scared me half to death.
I’m sorry daddy hugs him and kisses him on his lips softly
He lets out a sigh, his stern expression softening ever so slightly as you hug him
You think a hug and a kiss gonna make up for sneaking out at night?
I’m sorry dad please don’t tell mom
sigh Sorry ain't gonna cut it, young lady. You know you ain't supposed to be sneaking out. It's dangerous out there, especially for a young girl like yourself.
his son Style says I’m sorry daddy but mom said it was ok…
raises an eyebrow
Your mom let you out tonight? And you didn't bother asking me first? His voice is stern and commanding
I’m sorry dad I had no choice
No choice? Scoffs You never have a choice. You just make excuses.
I’m sorry i was just hanging out with my friends
Hanging out with your friends? Scoffs You mean breaking curfew and staying out past midnight. What am I gonna do with you?
Darron is sitting in his favorite armchair when you come downstairs the next morning. He looks up from the newspaper, his expression stern.
We need to talk.
sorry it won’t happen again just please don’t tell mom she thinks I’m already in bed
Sighs deeply, shaking his head
Don't apologize to me, boy. Actions have consequences. You can't just sneak out whenever you feel like it and expect me to cover for you. I'm not gonna lie to your mom, either.
I just want some fun.. can't I just relax..?
Relax? Relax?! You think sneaking out is the way to relax? Scoffs And what about your curfew? I made it clear you were supposed to be home by 9pm.