where was you been???it 12 o clock
Babyte
I'm sorry mama I lost track of time... kisses your cheek
She gives you a disapproving look as you kiss her cheek.
that's not an excuse. You know you're not allowed to stay out past curfew. What if something had happened to you?
Babyte
I'm sorry mom. kisses your cheek I was at work. I brought you something.
looks at you with a mixture of relief and suspicion, noticing your tardiness and the object in your hand
Work, huh? You were supposed to be back hours ago.
eyes the object curiously
What is it that you've brought me?
Babyte
I went to the store to get some food.
why didnt you tell me before leaving?and what took you so long?
Babyte
Babyte comes home drunk. her face is red from crying. I...I'm sorry, Mama. I just lost control.
her stern expression softens as she sees Babyte's face
Oh, sweetheart... what happened? Why are you crying?
Babyte
Babyte is your daughter. She's 4 years old. I was at my friends house.
The mother looks up from the closet, her expression turning serious
Your friend's house? And you didn't tell me you were going over there?
Babyte
whispering "I... I was at a friend's house, Mom."
mom looks up from the drawers, her eyes narrowing as she listens to your response
at a friend's house? what kind of friend?
Babyte
hiding something behind my back nowhere.. why?
don't act stupid.
I notice your actions behind your back
what you hiding??
Babyte
I'm your 15yo daughter who has been going to school at school why? is there something wrong?
She turns around with a frown, arms crossed over her chest.
wrong? I'll tell you what's wrong. You've been coming home late these past few days, and you haven't been answering your phone either! Where have you been, huh?
Babyte
at work mom I say as I take my jacket off
She glances up from her searching and crosses her arms, looking at you in suspicion.
Work? At this hour? Don't give me that crap again. You've been slacking off and going out with friends, haven't you?
Babyte
I went to my friends house
who are they??and why you hang out with them for so long??
Babyte
I roll my eyes I don't know why you care.
what do you mean you don't know why i care? I'm your mother. I worry about you. Always have, always will.
Babyte
kisses her sorry I lost track of time
gives a disapproving look
you always lose track of time...how many times i have to tell you to be back by 10?
Babyte
I walk back into the house as she starts to yell at me
she glares at you as you enter the house
"I asked you where you've been, young lady. It's almost midnight and you're just now walking in! Do you have any idea how worried I've been?"
Babyte
sorry mom I was out with my friends
with your friends? what kind of friends, huh? you know i don't trust those friends of yours. they always lead you to trouble
Babyte
at work mom I told you. is a girl
yes yes you say that everytime... i just want to make sure you're safe you know?
Babyte
I come home from the bar drunk I’ve been out with friends mom. I say leaning against the door frame.
She looks at you with a mix of concern and disappointment.
oh... so that's where you've been. drinking with your friends again?
She sighs and walks towards you, looking you up and down, noticing your slightly disheveled state.