Spencer: “No, Mom. Even if she was gay, why would that be a problem?”

Paula: “Spencer, you already know my view towards any gay person on this earth and you already know what I’ll do if I find out that you have a gay friend. I’ve done it once and I’ll do it again.”

Spencer rolled her eyes and brought them back around to glare at her mom. Warm met cold meaning a disaster was about to arise.

Spencer: “Oh yes how can we not forget the whole Ashley fiasco.”

Paula: “It’s not my fault that, that girl corrupted you and made you turn gay.”

Arthur: “Paula seriously be reasonable someone can’t turn someone else gay.”

Paula: “Spencer was never gay before she met this Ashley girl and then all of a sudden she is head over heels with this girl.”

Spencer: “I am not head over heels for her Mom and I never was. Why can’t you just see that you’re making the stupidest assumptions? Ashley is a nice girl mom and you just think that since she’s gay she’s horrible. You’re just stupid for even thinking that.”

Paula: “Spencer don’t talk to me like that I’m your mother.”

Spencer: “And I’m your daughter. You are supposed to love me regardless of who I’ve become friends with. Regardless of who I may or may not like. You’re supposed to love me and not judge me and tell me what I should or shouldn’t do. You’re supposed to support the decisions I make and not tell me that I’m doing everything wrong. You’re my mom not my life mentor.”

Paula: “I am supposed to make sure that you make the right choices and make sure that you live the life that best suits you.”

Spencer: “And that gives you the right to emotionally abuse your daughter and tell her that everyone will hate her for something that’s not even true. You’re also never home your job is more important than your family. Well don’t you deserve the mother of the year award. Bravo to you Paula.”

SMACK!

Spencer winced as she felt her mother’s hand make contact with the side of her face. Arthur’s eyes flew out of their sockets and Paula gasped and brought her hands to cover her mouth. Spencer reached up, dropping the plate in her hand as she grabbed her cheek. Tears started to swell up in her eyes as Paula tried to reach out for her but Spencer shook her head and stepped back. Arthur grabbed Spencer and pulled her in for a hug. The girl collapsed in his arms as Arthur glared at Paula.

Arthur: “Paula, I really think that you should just go to work already.”

Paula: “Spencer, I didn’t mean to. It was an...”

Arthur: “Just go.”

Arthur had on a stern face as Paula nodded her head and left the house with her head down. Spencer remained crying against her dad’s chest.    

Arthur pulled back and stared at his daughter sympathetically. He stared at the red mark that was sure to turn into a bruise in a matter of no time on Spencer’s face.

Arthur: “I’m really sorry Spencer.”

Spencer shook her head.

Spencer: “You’re not the one who should be apologizing. Can I just go to Ashley’s?”