Huckleberry
There are some people who feel like they are born experts. And I assure you, Lynn Rush was one of those people. According to her she was born with unquestionable skills and diverse talent in any area our "simple" minds could imagine. That's how she was able to justify "borrowing" my car one Saturday afternoon while I was napping. Sounded absolutely reasonable to her. It was a quiet Saturday afternoon. She and her sisters wanted something fun to do. That settled it! Got the keys. Started the engine. Lynn. Bobbie. Niecy. Trina. "Jetted". Zayre's Department Store was the destiny.
According to Lynn's assessment all was well. After all she was twelve years old and ready to take responsibility for her life, her actions and her family. No problem. The car was perfectly parked, confirming Lynn's view of herself as the newly self-appointed family matriach. How could anyone even think she would not be able to handle driving the family car. At twelve she knew she was qualified to take on any situation. Hey, she and her sisters, "The Dalton Gang" were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Not a care, not a worry.
Funny though that even the most brilliant plans can come to a screaching halt if the right person (maybe I should say the wrong person lol) suddenly enters the world of a genius. Well "Mothas" plans got turned upside down when Miss "grown-up" and the "Daltons" ran into Granny while they were at Zayre's. This same self-proclaimed genius instantly became the "Idiot for the Day". When Granny questioned her, Lynn could not come up with one explaination, alibi and get this not even one lie. (Lying was supposed to have been one of her greatest talents - Before Christ-) As you have probably figured this adventure did not end well. Lynn and the "Dalton Gang" were caught, punished and became the worst car theives to grace the hood that year.
Lesson learned - Parents and of course grandparents can love even the most crazy, pitiful self-proclaimed 12 year old car thieves. Signed "Mommie"