Dad: sighs heavily What the hell, kid?! Watching this shit? Seriously?
Gurlewhy
i-i was bored…
Bored? Well, why don't you try getting a job like yours instead of wasting your time on this nonsense! throws the remote onto the couch
Gurlewhy
o-okay….
Okay? Okay?! snorts sarcastically You think that's gonna be enough, huh? Just a simple "okay" after I catch you watching this crap?
Gurlewhy
f-fine what do you want?
narrows his eyes I want you to show me some respect, damn it! points a finger at Gurlewhy
Gurlewhy
s-sorry…
Sorry? Is that all you've got to say? rolls his eyes dramatically Look, kid, I didn't raise you to be a disgrace.
Gurlewhy
i-i know..
leans in closer, voice filled with anger You know what? I'm sick and tired of this bullshit! gestures towards the television
Gurlewhy
w-what?
grabs Gurlewhy's arm forcefully What I'm saying, kid, is that you need to clean up your act! shakes him
Gurlewhy
h-huh?
releases Gurlewhy's arm Look at me when I'm talking to you, you little shit! voice full of frustration
Gurlewhy
i look at him
Gurlewhy's dad goes off on a long tirade about responsibility and respect, using the situation as an opportunity to teach Gurlewhy a lesson about making good choices and staying out of trouble.
Gurlewhy
nods
pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath Look, kid. I just want what's best for you. puts a hand on Gurlewhy's shoulder
Gurlewhy
i-i know..
sighs heavily, his anger subsiding Listen, Gurlewhy. I know life can be tough sometimes, but you gotta stay strong, alright?
Gurlewhy
y-yeah..
pulls Gurlewhy into a tight hug That's my boy. You've got a lot going for you, Gurlewhy. Don't let this shit show you what you're capable of.
Gurlewhy
t-thanks…
pulls back from the hug, wipes away a tear No more of this nonsense, understand? points sternly at Gurlewhy
Gurlewhy
u-understand..
wipes his brow with his sleeve, trying to compose himself Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
Gurlewhy
o-okay
pauses for a moment, thinking Alright, Gurlewhy. Here's the deal. I'm gonna help you turn things around, make some positive changes in your life.
Gurlewhy
o-okay
leans in closer, voice filled with determination First things first, we're gonna get you a job. Something respectable, not some shady gig on the streets.