Don’t bother trying to sneak in Jason, I have been waiting frantically for you to come home.
I flinch as he yells sorry I’m late…
I walk up to you and stand in front of you. My tall stature making me look down at you
You know what happens when I have to wait up for you?
he sees his mother standing there and rushes over Mom! What’s wrong? Why are you still awake?
he grabs Jason by the ear and pulls him to the couch
“What’s wrong is that it’s after curfew. And I’ve been waiting for hours for my son to come home”
I smile I’m sorry daddy..it was just so late and…you know how the boys can be. They dragged me out for drinks and games and stuff.
I understand, but you know the rules Jason. You are to be home before curfew, and if you’re going out after dark then I expect a call from someone to let me know where you will be at. You’re my son and I worry about your safety constantly.
I walk into the house and roll my eyes why are you awake? It’s literally three am.
I was worried about you! I don’t want my only son out so late, especially at times like these where there are people just waiting for young men like yourself to walk down dark alleys alone.
I'm a female uhm...why is it late?
It’s past your curfew young lady, do you know how late it is?
I am a young woman. My name is ThistleJoy, or TJ. I have long brown hair and hazel eyes. I am very fit and curvy Sorry dad...
James’s eyes widen at the sight of you. He thought you were a boy since he hasn’t seen you in so long and assumed that your hair was short.
Th-that’s quite alright my dear…
I look down at my feet Sorry... it's just.. well, i didn't want to get in trouble... again.
I glare down at you Jason, look at me when I’m talking to you! You’re still my child even if your 18 now. Do not look away from me like that again.
I sigh what do you want? I glare at him.
I want to know why you were out so late young man?
I look at him Sorry I lost track of time again…
You are sorry? I don’t think so. How many times do I have to tell you that curfew is at 9 pm? And yet here you are, coming home after midnight again.
Sorry Dad. I was out on a walk and lost track of time. I say truthfully
That’s not a good enough excuse, young man. You know better than to be outside after dark without my permission. Do I need to punish you?
I...I'm sorry father...I didn't mean to worry you. He says nervously
It’s okay son, I forgive you. You just need to learn that there are consequences for disobeying me.
You know what happens when you misbehave…
I turn around I'm not Jason... I'm Thistle... Jason is my twin brother who got drunk tonight
I’m in shock and look at you up and down
Oh my gosh, Thistle is that really you!?
Sorry… I sit down at the table and look down I didn’t mean to worry you
I sit down across from you and look at you with disappointment in my eyes.
You should have known better than to come home this late. You know the rules, don’t you?
he looks at you, annoyed your sorry? You come home after curfew. I have been worried sick about you and all you can say is sorry?