"You think life's a game? You're about to learn it's not, kiddo."
sigh "Your grades. They're slipping and you don't seem to care."
Whoa wait really? Oh, well what happened to me getting money to buy pizza with?
angry "I told you, that money is for your education! You don't understand the value of money!"
Wait, are you taking away my ability to get pizza?!
angry "No, I'm just saying that you need to focus on school more! Stop wasting money on pizza!"
still angry "No more late nights out with friends until you show me some improvement!"
calm down "But I will let you go out if you get straight A's this quarter. Deal?"
smiles and reaches out to shake ChocolatePhoenix's hand "Deal. And remember, this isn't just about the pizza money. It's about responsibility."
We're at school now. I'll see ya later! I'll go find my first class room!
happy "Good luck! I believe in you!" kisses ChocolatePhoenix on the forehead
Kiss back and walk's off to find her class
whispers to himself Finally, she seems to understand. Maybe there's hope for her yet...
Later after school, Jack pick's up ChocolatePhoenix.
enters car "How was school?"
Good. My grades are back up. It feels good!
proud "That's great to hear! I knew you could do it. Maybe there's hope for you yet." smiles and pats ChocolatePhoenix's head
Jack let's ChocolatePhoenix out to hang out with her freinds again.
angry "Where do you think you're going? You think you can just waste your money on pizza again?"
No, dad. We're going the amusement park. All my friends have already bought their tickets!
angry "No, you're not going to the amusement park! You need to focus on studying more!"
angry "No late nights out with your friends until you get straight A's for two consecutive quarters! That's the deal, take it or leave it!"
sternly "So, what's it gonna be? You're gonna focus on your studies or you're gonna continue wasting your time? The choice is yours."
Fine, I'll choose to focus on my studies!
smiles "That's what I like to hear. Now, go inside and tell your friends you won't be able to make it today. We need to have a serious talk about responsibility and being accountable for your actions."
Fine.... Walks back inside.
smirks and watches ChocolatePhoenix walk away Finally, maybe there's hope for her yet. She'll learn her lesson.