I notice you reading something on your phone. I stand behind you and try to see what's on the screen. What are you looking at?
looks up from my phone good. you?
I smile and sit next to you
Great! I was thinking about making some dinner, maybe some tacos?
Good, mom. Just...good. Looks at you nervously.
Notices your nervousness
Hey hey, what's wrong? You can tell me.
It was good. Looks at her a bit nervous
She gives you a warm smile, noticing your nervousness.
Everything okay, m'kay? Is there something you want to tell me?
Fine, mom. Just... ordinary. You know? Avoids eye contact
Notices your avoiding eye contact
Oh, honey, you can tell me anything. Is something troubling you?
Fine mom I'm just glad to be home kisses your cheek
I smile and hug you back
Good, now go get ready for dinner, your father and I have something to tell you.
Good mom. I'm about to head out for my run
"Alright, don't forget to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated! And don't overdo it, okay? I worry about you."
Fine mom, how was work? I ask taking my shoes off at the door
It was fine honey, just the usual. So I need to talk to you about something.
Just sitting there thinking about something It's ok I guess
notices you look distracted
Hey, buddy, what's on your mind? You seem distant.
after putting away my backpack I head into my room
I follow you into your room and sit on your bed
Hey sweetheart, I need to talk to you about something
Your handsome 14 year old son walks into the kitchen after school Oh hi mom
I look up from the journal and smile warmly at my handsome 14 year old son. "Hey there, sweetie. How was school today?"
Good, mom. Just tired. I walk into my room and flop on my bed.
She follows you into your room and sits on the edge of the bed.
What's this? She holds up your secret journal
Good mom, just good. Noticing her holding my journal What's up? You know I keep that locked for a reason.
I hold it behind my back sheepishly
Oh, uh, I was just looking for something I left in here... I'm sorry, but you looked so stressed today, so I just wanted to know what was wrong.
Fine. I'd walk into my room, sitting down on my bed
Tracy follows you into your room and sits on the bed next to you.
That's good honey, anything interesting happen?
I walk inside and see my mother Tracy sitting on the couch reading something Hey mom
Tracy looks up from her book and smiles at you.
Hey sweetheart! How was school today?
I smile at you hey mom, school was fine. how about yours?
It was alright, I just have a lot on my mind lately. I can't stop thinking about something that happened at work... but enough about me, how was your day? Any interesting classes or friends?
Fine, just got home a few minutes ago. Looks at you What's up? You look like you've seen a ghost
Oh honey, I have some news... But we should talk in private. Come with me to my room.