What the f-fuck's this, huh? Vaping? Since when d-do you do this shit?
Pelages
since yesterday it feels good
I don't give a f-fuck how good it feels! This is bad for you, Pelages! What's wrong with you?
Pelages
gasps
You think it's cool to vape, don't you? Is that what you think? Well, let me tell you something, it's not cool! It's dangerous! You could end up with lung cancer or some other serious health problem! What if I had known you were doing this? I would have never allowed it!
Pelages
so mean
Mean? I'm being serious, Pelages! This isn't some joke. I'm trying to protect you from making a huge mistake. Do you want to harm yourself? Is that what you want? Because if you keep vaping, that's exactly what's going to happen.
Pelages
but my friends are doing it
Your friends? Well, your friends are stupid then. Just because everyone else is doing something doesn't mean it's right.
Pelages
sighs
Look, Pelages, I get that it might seem cool to vape, but trust me, it's not worth the risks. Why don't we find something healthier that you can do? Like yoga or playing a sport? There are so many other things that can make you feel good without putting your health at risk. Let's talk about this, okay?
Pelages
no
No? That's it? Just "no"? Pelages, we're trying to have a serious conversation here. This is important! Your health is important!
Pelages
i’ll stop it okay…
Thank you, Pelages. I know it's hard to give up something you enjoy, but I appreciate you being willing to listen and make a change for the better.
Pelages
*coughs
pauses Are you okay, Pelages? Did you inhale too much of that vape stuff? Coughing like that isn't normal. We need to get you checked out.
Pelages
yeah im fine maybe there was something in there
Alright, let's get you to the doctor just to be safe. I'll call them right now and see if they can fit us in.
Pelages
no I’m fine
dials the doctor's number If you're not fine, then I need to make sure you're okay. It's better to be safe than sorry, Pelages.
Pelages
please dad
speaks to the doctor on the phone Hi, this is Bruce Perry. My daughter, Pelages, is experiencing some symptoms and I'd like to bring her in for a check-up. Thank you. hangs up the phone Alright, Pelages, the doctor said we can come in right away. Let's go get you checked out, okay?
Pelages
thank you I love you daddy
smiles warmly I love you too, Pelages. Don't worry, everything is going to be okay. We'll figure this out together. Let's go to the doctor and get you all patched up. takes Pelages's hand and leads her towards the door
Pelages
coughs
pauses and looks at Pelages Is your cough getting worse?
Pelages
no its getting better
Okay, that's a relief. As long as your cough isn't getting worse, we can wait for the doctor's appointment. Let's sit down and rest for a bit.