maybe that kid is better off outside in the steps than dealing with whatever/whomever is in his motel room. maybe daddy is drunk and tirading on the phone and about to get violent again… or maybe mommy has another rando friend over she’s flirting with trying to score. ‘stay where i can see you!’ but out of the danger zone.
maybe that kid is better off outside in the steps than dealing with whatever/whomever is in his motel room. maybe daddy is drunk and tirading on the phone and about to get violent again… or maybe mommy has another rando friend over she’s flirting with trying to score. ‘stay where i can see you!’ but out of the danger zone.
You have put way more thought into this than I have. It was a teenager, so probably just wanted to be left alone