Welcome Home Sweetie

(Dialogue Only Story. Each line is a new person speaking.)

You’re back.

I didn’t realise it’d been so long.

Oh don’t worry about it sweety. Your rooms exactly as you left it. Dinner’s in the oven. Oh Daniel let me just fluff those pillows. There all done now. Sit down Sit down. Come on don’t be shy honey. I’ll go grab the remote. The games on tonight. There you go honey. Oh my there goes the oven timer. I’ll be back in a tic. I made your favourite.

How did you know when I’d get here?

Oh silly. A mother always knows. Now here sweetie it’s a bit hot so I put it on a tray. Remember to blow on it sweetie. So, how’s everything been going?

Ok thanks.

Oh wait before you start Dad will be down soon sweetums. He’s always up in that room of his. So grouchy. I know he’ll want to hear all about your day. I’ll go let him know you’re here.

No Mum it’s fine I… What? Mum… What are you doing?

Harold. Danny’s here. See we’re coming Danny.

What is that! No! NO, no, no, no! You… What are you doing?! WHAT THE CRAP! You sicko! Get that thing away from me.

Sweetie it’s your father. I know you weren’t always close. But we’re all together now, and that’s what matters. Family always stick together.

That’s not my father! Uuughhh. I can’t breathe.

Sweetie you were always so dramatic. He’s right here, and we love you. Now how have you been. You’ve hardly touched your mac and cheese.

Dad’s DEAD Mum! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

Sweetie don’t say things like that. I know you’ve probably had a bad day. But it’s not nice to tell lies.

I don’t know why I came. Stupid. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? Wake up and smell the mould! Your carrying around a skeleton. This couch is older than me with who knows what living in it. Mum this is mouldy grey food. On a paw patrol plate. I remember why I haven’t been back. It’s because your crazy. You sick sick psycho. You need help. I can’t do this. I promised Julie, but I can’t do this. Stay away from me.

Sweetums. You know what happens to liars remember.

What? I’m leaving.

I’m going to count to 3 or you’re going to the naughty corner.

Julie? Yeah, it’s me. Yeah, I’m coming home. No. I’ll be back soon.

I’m sorry. I’ll call you from the car. Please we’ll talk properly in a second.

I can’t be here. She’s crazy. No. Just wait.

This is your last chance. Come back Danny and apologise. Step away from the door Danny. Family stick together Danny. I know you’re a good boy.

Goodbye Mum. I’ll be back tomorrow with some help. I promise