Nicole: slams door Dammit! He just looked at me like I was invisible!
You're better than that boy!
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, yeah, Dad, I know! I'm "better than that boy"! Great pep talk, real handy right about now! throws her bag on the floor
So what are you going to do?
sighs heavily Do? Well, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve, Dad.
paces back and forth Okay, here's what we're gonna do. First, show him that he messed with the wrong girl. cracks knuckles
grins mischievously We're gonna pull a little trick on him, Dad. We'll hit him where it hurts - his pride!
Oh, I love it! What did you have in mind?
pulls out her phone and starts typing rapidly Alright, Dad, listen up!
grinning devilishly We're gonna create a viral video, Dad! We'll show that boy exactly what he's missing out on - and make it epic!
Tell me how we do that, little lady!
starts recording on her phone Alright, Dad, here's the plan. First, we need a catchy song - something that's gonna stick in his head and make him regret ever messing with me.
Is there anything particular you have in mind?
pauses, thinking Alright, Dad, I've got just the song for this. plays "We Are Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley on her phone
I tap my foot to the beat Hey, that's a classic!
Nicole and Fireballymo create a viral video responding to the boy's rejection, which becomes a huge hit online. The boy sees the video and realizes he made a mistake.
I will never understand how this stuff works, but this is a masterpiece, Nicole!
dances around the room, laughing Oh, come on, Dad! It's all about the delivery, the drama, the flair!
I know, I know! You're a born performer, Nicole. Just like your mom.
stops dancing, smiling warmly Thanks, Dad. You know, I really miss Mom.
I know, kiddo. I miss her too.
grabs her dad's hand Hey, Dad, how about we make a promise? Let's do something fun together this weekend - maybe go to that new karaoke bar downtown?