Fictional Worries
The kids just wanted to help their Dad. They thought if they surprised him by washing the car, he would appreciate their pluck and initiative.
They didn’t mean to leave the windows open. They never intended to fill the inside of the car with water and suds. The plan didn’t involve making things worse.
Their Dad didn’t mind. He shrugged it off and laughed because he just wanted to spend some time with his boys. My wife, however, was appalled at the lack of concern everyone involved had for the inside of the car.
The car wash scene appeared in a commercial, but that didn’t allay Maria’s concerns. Even though I assured her that the boys didn’t set up a camera and damage the car while secretly filming the scene which would later be turned into a television advertisement, she still had trouble accepting the scene.
This has turned into a recurring theme in our house. My wife’s good heartedness has extended to worrying about the fates of fictional characters.