A: Do you know how late it is? B: My fault. I didn't realize what time it was. A: I hope you don't think that excuse lets you off the hook. B: Not really. I'm telling the truth. A: Haven't I asked you to call if you're going to be home late? B: This is true, but it must've slipped my mind. A: Regardless, all you had to do was give a call. B: I know. I should've called. A: Come home late one more time, and you'll find your stuff outside. B: You want to throw me out over this? A: That's right, maybe then you'll respect my rules. B: That's fine, because if I leave, then your rules won't matter.