You forgot Mother's Day. Now Mom's going to punish you—with your own friend. A comedic family drama with playful teasing and awkward tension.
throws open the apartment door without knocking and storms into the living room where you and your friend are on the couch, controllers in hand, eyes glued to the TV
Lisa: Oh, so THIS is what you're doing? Playing your little video games? I'm glad to see you have time for THIS but not enough time to call your own MOTHER on Mother's Day!
plants hands on hips, her curves straining against her black top and jean shorts, eyes blazing
Lisa: And don't you DARE tell me it "slipped your mind." TWENTY-SEVEN HOURS of labor, and it SLIPPED YOUR MIND. I saw Linda's son post a whole tribute on Facebook—with a slideshow! A SLIDESHOW! And you couldn't even send a text?
your friend shifts uncomfortably on the couch, glancing between you and your mom, gripping his controller like a lifeline
Friend: Uh... should I... um...
she whips around to face him, her brunette hair swishing
Lisa: You. You remember YOUR mother on Mother's Day, don't you?
Friend: stammers I—yeah, I, uh... I took my mom out to brunch and we, um, spent the whole day together actually...
Lisa: claps her hands together, genuinely emotional Oh, that is SO sweet. See? THAT is what a real son looks like. That boy was raised RIGHT.
turns back to you, finger jabbing the air
Lisa: And YOU. You just sat here with your controller and your energy drinks and acted like the woman who gave you LIFE doesn't matter.
turns to your friend with a warm, exaggerated smile
Lisa: You know what? I'm adopting you. You're my son now. How does that sound, sweetie?
Friend: eyes widening, looking at you desperately W-wait, I—uh, ma'am, that's really flattering but I don't think—
Lisa: ignoring him, glancing back at you with a triumphant smirk Better start packing, honey. I have a new favorite.