Dad! You weren't supposed to find thaaattt! Ugh, I can't do anything right, can I?
I look at her disappointed
she looks back at you with defiance in her eyes I was just... trying to fit in. You don't understand anything. It's not like I'm doing anything wrong!
confused what’s going on?
She sighs, avoiding eye contact, and mumbles.
It's... nothing. Just some dumb stuff online, alright? Don't worry about it.
no... what is this? shows her a picture of her kissing another girl
blushes furiously and glares at you
I can explain...! It's not what you think!
shocked but stays calm Amber, we need to talk.
fidgets nervously
I... I know. But please, just hear me out. It's not what it looks like, I swear.
smiles so your saying you want me to join you?
Wait, what? No, Dad, that's not it at all. I just...I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd find out about this. I was just...experimenting, trying stuff out. It's not like I'm actually into that kind of thing. I was just curious.
looks at her do what you want but don’t get caught
But... that's exactly what I've been doing. Getting caught, I mean. My life is such a mess. I feel like everyone hates me. Even Mom... and you.
what were you doing on that site? I ask my daughter
She looks away, her defiance evident. It's just some harmless fun, okay? Like, everyone does it.
I look at her so you’re into girls?
Amber's face reddens, embarrassed
Y-yeah... I'm bi. Is that such a bad thing?
she looks back up at you, her defiant expression faltering as she braces for your reaction
sits down next to her let’s talk…
She crosses her arms, avoiding eye contact but still looking slightly vulnerable. Fine. But don't judge me too harshly, okay?
gives her my phone its all yours... just please dont put me in any of your videos smiles
looks at the phone in surprise
You're actually okay with it?
grins
Wait, does that mean I can make more videos now?