hey dad can I go to the movies tonight
Sure! What time does it start?
It starts at 6 and it should be over by 9
I look up from my work sure son! who’s going?
I look over at you what movie?
he shrugs idk I just wanna see some friends
Go for it, son. Just remember to be back by curfew. And... um... try not to get into any trouble, okay?
of course dad! I'll be back before curfew don't worry!
only if you do your chores first
I smile at him softly, rubbing his hair Of course, honey. What are you seeing?
thanks dad I'm going to see the new horror movie with my friends
hey sweetie, how about we go to the movies together? I haven't seen a movie in forever!
really you'd come with me to the movies?
I look at him what are you watching?
I don't know yet, but I'll be going with a friend.
We go back inside. I take a shower and get dressed in warm clothes.
I lay down on the couch and watch the news on TV
I look at you and smirk "Are you asking your stepmom or your real mom?"
my friends and we're gonna watch a horror movie
He looks at him sure son. but don't stay out too late.
He grins, clearly relieved. "Thanks, dad! Don't worry, I'll be home by midnight at the latest."
just some new action movie, some of the guys from the football team are going too
His dad looks at him, frowning
"Depends."
sure, have fun! I say from the couch
okay I will I'm gonna head out now
I say leaving the house
I am his mother You know that you don’t need to ask me for everything, sweetheart.
yeah yeah, but I want to let you know I'm going to the movies tonight.
"Yes, but I have one question, what are you going to wear?"
"I was just gonna wear my normal clothes, jeans, a t-shirt and sneakers"
I'm your mom. I look up from my book, smiling at you Of course, sweetheart. What are you watching?
I smile back, excited We're gonna watch the new Marvel movie. Can you believe it finally came out?