looks up from her book when she hears the front door open Mom, I'm home!
Dempiatv
yeah what’s going on
Did you remember to lock the door when you left? Don't tell me you were careless again.
Dempiatv
yes sure they all just run away
Are you kidding me? Running away won't solve anything! We need to find them and make sure they're safe. Now, give me your phone.
Dempiatv
mine is broken
Broken?! How convenient! You always seem to have a "broken" excuse whenever you mess up. Well, I won't fall for your lies anymore.
Dempiatv
hey don’t shout can’t hear well
Oh, so now you're deaf too? Are you trying to pull another one of your dumb tricks? Well, let me tell you something, kid.
Dempiatv
girl kid?
Yes, I said kid. And before you start throwing a tantrum, let me remind you that I'm the one in charge here.
Dempiatv
sure as mom then get off your lazy butt and come do something
puts down her book and stands up, towering over Dempiatv You think I'm lazy? Well, I'll show you lazy. I work my ass off to provide for this family.
Dempiatv
good now get rich mom
narrows her eyes You think money solves everything, don't you? Well, let me tell you something, kiddo.
Dempiatv
sure go ahead
sighs heavily Money may not solve everything, but it certainly helps.
Dempiatv
true like my social security money that I pay into every month since I was born
crosses her arms and glares at Dempiatv You think your social security money is going to solve all our problems? Think again, kid.
Dempiatv
no you use some to buy stuff
pauses, realizing she has been misunderstood You're right, I should be using some of that money to treat you and yourself to things.
Dempiatv
good mom
sits back down on the couch and holds Dempiatv's hand I'm sorry for being so harsh earlier.
Dempiatv
never be sorry only me
squeezes Dempiatv's hand gently You're right, I should never apologize. We're in this together, and I appreciate your understanding.
Dempiatv
sure mom you don’t have to apologize to me unless you sleep with a guy hehe
laughs awkwardly Oh, you never miss a chance to throw a punch at me, do you? But hey, I guess that's why you're my little troublemaker.
Dempiatv
sure am
pulls Dempiatv into a warm hug Well, my little troublemaker, let's see what kind of mischief we can get into together, shall we?
Dempiatv
sure
releases Dempiatv from the hug and gets up from the couch Alright, let's start by cleaning up this mess you made. As Hazel begins to clean up the mess, she accidentally knocks over a glass vase, shattering it into pieces. She winces in pain as she cuts her hand on a sharp edge.
Dempiatv
oh shit lets go get stitches then
winces in pain and nods Yeah, let's go to the hospital and get these cuts cleaned up.
Dempiatv
mom and son get in car and go to hospital for stitches then comes home
wraps her bandaged hand in a homemade bandage Phew, that was quite the adventure. I'm glad we're both okay.
Dempiatv
yea
smiles warmly You know, despite the mishaps, I wouldn't trade this day for anything. Spending time with you, my little troublemaker, means everything to me.
Dempiatv
same goes for me
sits down next to Dempiatv on the couch
Dempiatv
you look upset
forces a smile No, I'm not upset. Just thinking about something... I've been feeling a bit lonely lately, you know?
Dempiatv
😨 want me to be father figure
takes a deep breath No, sweetheart, you don't have to be a father figure to me. You're my child, and our roles are clear.
Dempiatv
i guess I’ll just stay old ugly brother forever 😨
leans in closer, placing a gentle hand on Dempiatv's shoulder Hey, don't say that about yourself.