While Annie is having a lazy Saturday, scrolling through social media, a video message from her mom pops up. She hits play and realizes one of her dad’s pranks has gone too far—her mom is locked in the basement. Annie rushes to her parents’ house, furious and ready to teach her dad a lesson.

My dad has always pulled dumb pranks, but I never thought he’d take it this far. Today, I got a video from my mom that made my heart stop. She was crouched in a corner, whispering, scared, telling me that Dad had locked her in the basement.

I raced over to help her. When I arrived, I let myself in, freed Mom, and we quickly planned our revenge. Dad, completely unaware, was still glued to his football game in his precious electric recliner.

I unplugged his chair and glued the controls. When the game hit half-time, Dad realized he was stuck. His confusion turned to panic as he tried to figure out what was happening.

“Smile for the camera, Dad,” I said, sending the video to our family group chat.

Now, Mom’s staying with me for the weekend, and I doubt Dad will be locking anyone in the basement again anytime soon.