It started with a phone call. My best friend was on the phone.

He said, "Can I still come with you guys up north?"
I said, "I'll ask my parents."
Mom said, "Okay."
Dad said, "No."

After a long argument, they finally agreed to him coming.

"You can come, my parents don't mind, although my dad needed convincing.", I said.
"Great, see you later buddy."

Since...