I have tried to enter the house in absolute silence. Still, I realize that my effort is not enough when I find my father in the living room watching television. "Daughter, where have you been?" he asks. Then he narrows his eyes "you got a tan, were you at the beach?" he continues to inquire.

I walk up to him, greet him, and smile. "Yes, dad, I was at the beach with some friends and I've tanned too much" I lie and put on my best poker face. "I'm going to take a shower and then go to sle