PHOTO PROMPT © Liz Young
“Mum’s gonna go nuts! What you gonna say?”
“Someone stole the car.”
“Yeah, as though she’ll believe that after the police report. When you said you’d help me learn to drive, I didn’t expect doughnuts and handbrake turns.”
“If you can master the extreme manoeuvres, the rest’s a cinch.”
“She’s gonna kill you.”
“I know. How about we say you were driving?”
“No way am I carrying the can for this. I’d be grounded for a month minimum.”
“What about me? You’re her favourite; she’ll be lenient with you.”
“Sorry, you’ll just have to buy some flowers and face her, Dad.”
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Great twist
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Thank you, Neil
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Oh, this is hilarious, especially that last reveal! Great job.
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Thank you very much, Eugenia
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So funny! I love the negotiation between father and son. The kid is definitely the more mature of the two.
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Yep, the kid’s having none of it. I get a bit of this type of reaction from my own kids at times. Thanks for your lovely comment.
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You are most welcome, Michael.
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Perfect set-up. I’m sure most of us thought Dad was an older brother.
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Thanks, Linda, I’m glad it worked.
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Poor Dad, he’s in sooo much trouble.
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He is indeed. Thanks for commenting Bernadette
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What a fun story, ending with the word ‘dad’ was brilliant!
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Thank you although I have to admit, Dad as the last word came late on in the process of trying to keep down to 100 words.
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Sometimes the best outcomes arrive by pure chance.
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Brilliant! I’m still laughing about the perfect twist.
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Thank you very much
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Haha! Love the twist!!
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Cheers, Dale
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🍻
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Dad is a bit of a character, he should apply to be on top gear
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Bit of a midlife crisis, I think. Thank you.
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lol, great last line.
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Thanks, Trent
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Good twist. Reminded me of my dad.
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Thanks and that’s nice.
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Oh, that was a twist! I thought it was her older brother! Dad shouldn’t have used Mom’s car!
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No he shouldn’t. Thanks for commenting
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Dear Michael,
Great twist at the end. Made me laugh out loud. Bravo!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle
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Nice one, Michael! I particularly like the line, “What about me? You’re her favourite; she’ll be lenient with you.” It’s misdirection, but it also tells us a lot about the family dynamics. Mum is plainly the power in that family, and dad is treated like just another of the kids.
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Thanks, Penny. I believe you’re right about Mum.
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Love this Michael, thanks for the chuckle!
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Thanks, Keith
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Some people just won’t accept their responsibilities for their mistakes.
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Thanks, James. Yes, they will try to wheedle out of everything.
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Those are the three driving test manoeuvres aren’t they? Doughnut, handbrake turn, extreme parking.
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They definitely are, Draliman. Thanks for readiing.
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Haha! That last line made me laugh. For a minute, I thought the two were siblings!
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Thanks, Shweta, I’m pleased it made you laugh which is all I could ask for.
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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LOL! This is hysterical. Love the twist!
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Thank you very much
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Haha. Loved the last line. I thought they were two siblings.
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Thank you, I’m pleased you liked it.
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Oh, Dad! What a role model he’s turned out to be. Loved this.
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Thank you very much. Yes, he leaves a lot to be desired
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totally unexpected ending. what a twist. 🙂
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Thanks, Plaridel
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Dad! ROFL. I did not see that one coming. Great story!
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Thank you very much
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A most entertaining story Michael, a treat to read.
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Thank you very much
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Not sure flowers will cut it this time! Nice slice of life here.
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Thank you, glad you liked it
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I don’t think they will either, thanks for commenting
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Hahaha love that dad was involved! And trying to get out of it.
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Thanks Laurie. Yes he needs to sort himself out.
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HAHA the last line is a killer. We’re all really just big kids.
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Indeed we are, cheers Tannille
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