Brooke and Destiny will record their conversation with Bethany about the party and later play it for Larry and Sharra.

  

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She Didn’t Knock. She Never Does.

Bethany pushes the door open without warning—like always. 😒
The tension walks in before she does.

Brooke looks up from her phone.
Destiny feels it instantly.
Something bad is about to happen.

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1. The Command Nobody Asked For

Bethany folds her arms, eyes sharp, voice sharper.
“You’re not going to that party.”

Brooke blinks, steady but confused.
“What? My dad already said I’m going with him.”

Bethany scoffs.
“I don’t care what he said. I’m telling you—you’re not going.”

Destiny’s jaw tightens. This isn’t new. This is routine.

Bethany steps further in, voice rising, words cutting.
“You need to stay in this house and listen to me. You always think you can do whatever you want.”

Brooke stays quiet.
Destiny doesn’t.

She reaches for her phone. 📱
Record.

Brooke notices.
A small nod passes between them.

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2. When Control Gets Loud

Bethany keeps going—belittling, talking over Brooke, asserting power that isn’t hers.

“I allow you to go sometimes, but not today. Don’t forget who’s in charge here.”

Destiny mutters, barely audible,
“That’s wild…”

Bethany whips around, glares, then storms out—
🚪💥 slam.

Silence crashes down.

Brooke exhales.
“Did you get all that?”

Destiny nods.
“Every. Single. Word.”

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3. The Call That Changes Everything

Later, Brooke dials Sharra. 📞
Her voice is calm—but serious.

“Can we meet? There’s something you need to hear.”

Sharra doesn’t hesitate.
“Of course. What’s going on?”

“I’ll explain when we see you. Please bring Larry too.”

There’s a pause.
Then—
“Okay.”

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4. The Truth on Speaker

That evening, everyone sits in the living room.
Brooke. Destiny. Sharra. Larry.

Larry looks relaxed. Unprepared.

Destiny connects the phone to the speaker. 🔊
“Before we say anything… just listen.”

The recording plays.

Bethany’s voice fills the room—sharp, dismissive, controlling.

“I don’t care what your dad said. I’m not letting you go.”

Larry’s smile disappears.
His shoulders stiffen. 😳

The recording continues—every interruption, every insult, every false claim of authority.

When it ends, the silence is heavy.

Larry runs a hand through his hair.
“I… I had no idea.”

Sharra’s voice is calm, but firm.
“This is exactly what we’ve been telling you.”

She looks straight at him.
“You need to talk to Bethany. This has to stop.”

Larry nods slowly.
“You’re right.”

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5. A Line Finally Drawn

Sharra doesn’t soften.
“If you don’t handle this, I will.”

Larry swallows.
“I’ll handle it.”

Destiny speaks up, half-smiling.
“We’re not trying to start drama. We just needed the truth heard.”

Brooke meets her dad’s eyes.
“I don’t need permission from someone who isn’t my parent.”

Larry exhales, regret clear.
“You’re right. I’m sorry.”

For the first time, the power shifts. 📌
Bethany’s words—once brushed off—are undeniable.

No laughter.
No excuses.
No avoiding it.

Larry knows now.
Sharra has drawn the line.
Brooke and Destiny have been heard.

And somewhere in the house…
Bethany hasn’t realized yet—

everything is about to change.