My red balloon follows me everywhere! Even on a slow errand for step-dad. He waits patiently for the screwdriver, but once it finally arrives, he helps himself to something else too. My balloon never saw it coming.
Next, curfew becomes a recurring lesson. Step-mom lays down the law... come home late and my balloons pay the price. The first time she shows mercy, but makes herself very clear. The second time? No warnings, no negotiation. She tears every balloon to pieces and makes sure the message sticks this time.
In the third scene, my balloons are causing trouble inside the house and step-mom has had enough. She issues her warning, but the balloon play continues anyway. One by one she pops them until there is nothing left. No more balloons, no more excuses.
In the final scene, my balloons are still pushing their luck indoors. Step-mom lays down the rules again... but they just keep ending up where they shouldn't. She follows through on every promise she makes, popping them one by one until the last one is gone. Will the lesson finally sink in this time?
