When Alice brought her new boyfriend, Kevin, to meet her parents, she anticipated a warm family dinner. Instead, the evening spiraled into chaos as her father locked Kevin in the basement and called the police, shattering Alice’s world.The day had finally come. Kevin had been putting off meeting my parents, always saying he was too busy with work. He said, “I can’t leave the shop today, babe. So much to do.” I believed him because he was a mechanic. Or at least, that’s what he told me.But today was different. Kevin had taken the day off. I was buzzing with excitement, imagining how nice it would be to have dinner with my family and my boyfriend. “Mom’s making her famous lasagna,” I told Kevin in the car. “You’re going to love it.”Kevin smiled

can’t wait,” he said, squeezing my hand. He looked calm, but I could tell he was a bit nervous. His dark hair was neatly combed, and he wore a nice shirt, trying to make a good impression. We arrived at my parents’ house, a cozy place with a big front porch. My dad was waiting by the door, looking serious. He had always been protective, but I never expected what happened next.As soon as we walked in, my dad’s face changed. His eyes narrowed, and he looked at Kevin like he had seen a ghost. “Dad, this is Kevin,” I said, trying to break the ice. My dad didn’t say anything at first. He just stared at Kevin, his jaw tightening.Kevin extended his hand. “Nice to meet you, sir.” After a moment, my dad shook his hand, but it was awkward. “Come on in,” he finally said, his voice gruff. Inside, Mom was setting the table. “You must be Kevin!” she said warmly. “Dinner’s almost ready.””