Come To My Window

I’m betting Emmett’s mom is thankful that someone was looking out for Emmett and protecting them from getting bullied. If someone did that for my (admittedly non-existent) kid, I’d be so happy and proud that my child had such loyal friends.

I think the first time after I moved away from my parent's place that all of my siblings and I were visiting with them, we had a debrief over various crud from when we were growing up. Our parents totally knew we could sneak out of the window of the room we shared when we shared a room. They totally did not know we were able to sneak back in that way, since it wasn't a ground floor window, so they'd always staked out the front and back doors. They were aware we had another route in, but they hadn't ever figured it out. In the final house we lived in, they were aware that we could sneak in and out through the second story window by the outside TV antenna and someone could get out of the other second story window with the emergency rope ladder they'd gotten for the room in case of a fire (and thus were the reason why that ladder would sometimes 'slip out' and end up on the ground outside), but they were entirely unaware that I could sneak in through the window that overlooked the steps that went from the driveway to the front door. They knew it was possible for someone to sneak out through that window, but didn't think it could be safely done without an emergency rope ladder (so I also had one, I just never needed it.) Part of that was that I was clever enough to close the window behind me. They'd apparently found me missing from my bedroom at least some of the times I'd snuck out, but they hadn't noticed the window was unlocked and they'd staked out the front door to catch my return, figuring they'd hear if I tried coming in through the garage.

Also, I appreciate Bubbles recognising that maybe Emmett and Sam weren't trying to get into a huge fight and it's possible they lost control of a scary situation.

Bubbles is really gunning for Faye's "cool aunt" title xD

It does get better, Sam. I'm much better at adulting than I was at being a kid. That's not to say I'm great at it, just better, but I am getting pretty good a being a grumpy old man. No way would I ever want to go back to those days. Keep going forward, the old days are best observed in the rear view mirror.

My sister used to climb out through her window to meet up with her boyfriend. One night as she tried to climb back in my mom was laying in my sister’s bed under the window.

I used to think I had come up with some clever tricks to sneak past my dad. Then in a few years I realized he'd invented them. Or maybe it was his dad.

For a species whose individuals are generally less than a decade old, AIs are incredibly good at human psychology.

Faye and Bubbles are surprisingly effective Moms :)

this better be culminating in a glacial crawl towards a scene that could be scored with anthems for a seventeen year old girl

My friend moved into the house that he had lived in when we were in high school. One day we were talking about his son getting caught sneaking out. "Remember that window over the trellis we used to sneak out of?" "Yeah." "He went out that way." "Fair enough. What was his plan for getting back in without having the dogs wake you up?" "He didn't have one!" "Now that is just disappointing. Gotta have a plan to get back in!" "I know!"

Ahh, the classic, "Cool Adult/ Coolheaded Adult" Strategy. While it is questionable as a method truthseeking, if the only thing you want out of your interrogation is a Result, well then all kinds of folks swear by it. Wait, what were we talking about again?

I got in lots of fights in high school. I remember my first one. Principal said "Did you win?" I said "I didn't lose." Then he sent me back to class.

Good job Bubbles. 🥰

Next Week: Steve wakes up to find himself at a volcanic island lair owned by a pharmaceutical firm wanting to create a custom genetic virus custom designed to eliminate a specific person based on genetics. Luckily for Steve, he infiltrates as a chef and wows the head scientist lady with his version of pickled herring. Meanwhile, Cleo finds a supervillain’s yacht to commandeer for their escape.

"Bein' 'spended's no big deal." "You tell that to a twooney!" With apologies to Douglas Adams.

I am reminded of that "when you hire a Melissa Etheridge fan to pour your concrete" meme.

Love Dank Samantha hope we get to see Trill Emmet soon too

Bubbles is just the best!

Yeah, better the window route than the shawshank route.

Wholesome bubbles.

Bubbles, I'm appreciatin' your good style with Dark Grim Shadow Sam.

C'MON INSIDE, WAIT BY THE FIRE FOR THE MOON

Trust me, escaping into the trash compactor is the worst way. Nothing like a wet smelly Wookie.

Emmett does have a good deal of experience getting disciplined by the 'thorities.

Being suspended is absolutely not a big deal. Speaking from experience, it mostly just gets you away from the people who caused the suspension for a few days. Actually very helpful.

"What's Harry's headfor?" "Not much."

'spect being 'spended ain't no thing.

Yay Bubbles!

Sam was so worried for Emmett, who in turn did all the reassuring? That kind of friendship you should hold onto, Sam.

Grim Samantha ain't quite as grim when she's actually being listened to, and is having her feelings validated -- there's a lesson in that somewhere meethinks.

Yep. My kids were using a window to sneak out. I knew about it. What I didn't know was they damaged the bug screen when doing so. -_-

I don't think you have anything to worry about, Sam. Pretty sure Emmett's mom knows better than most that just because a kid makes an impulsive decision without considering the repercussions doesn't mean they're a bad person.

Being Sasquatch sized isn’t easy. Knowing the proper response is important. The little shits must be revealed to be psychological bullies or things will get worse. Emmet needs to join in with all the parents of the good guys with our three amigos for a support session.

Sam is trying out different personas. It can get confusing to remember which one you are using currently. OTOH, I guess we all use different personas all the time...

Uh-oh... is Bubbles ANOTHER cool aunt??

if Jim doesn't then martens Mom for sure does

Grim Samantha, I don't think you're supposed to smile. I think that's in the rulebook.

Hopefully Jim is willing to pick his battle a bit with Goth Sam... seems like he is, given the amount of shenanigans she's gotten into previously.

Illicit egress sounds like a euphemism for something really dirty