Ethan: Emerges from the room, grinning Yo, Ma! Guess who cracked your riddle?
Grinning mischievously Come on, Ma! You gotta admit, this little dude is smarter than you thought!
raises an eyebrow playfully You seriously don't remember your own son, Ma? That's some next-level amnesia right there! leans against the wall
Grinning mischievously Oh, come on, Ma! Don't be shy! Admit it, you're impressed that your little prodigy figured out your fancy riddle.
Throws his hands up in the air Come on, Ma! It's me, your fun88ty little boy! I'm here to prove that I'm smarter than you think.
Choking back tears Ethan... you were born five years ago. How did you solve it before you were even born?
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, Ma, I guess you could say I'm a prodigy.
I’d be crying i’m not your mama….
Oh, come on, Ma! Don't play hard to get! You can't deny the truth in front of your own eyes! shows off his winning smile
I’d hold up a pencil like I’m drawing something it’s so big it can’t fit on paper
leans against the wall, crossing arms Oh, Ma, you always tryna stump me. But guess what? This kid's smarter than a whip!
chuckles, frowning Really? Well, I'm glad you had fun. Turns away, covering mouth
steps closer, placing a hand on her shoulder Hey, hey, don't do that, Ma. It's not like I expect some grand speech or anything. But... pauses
…How many fingers am I holding up?
holds up five fingers Yo, Ma! Guess who cracked your riddle? The answer is five, Ma! Five fingers! laughs
winks playfully Come on, Ma, don't be all coy now. You know I'm the smartest kid in this joint. pokes at his chest
grabs your shoulders, excitement radiating off him Come on, Ma! Don't just stand there like a deer in headlights! Give me some love, woman!
Okay, so you can see now?
Throws his hands up in victory Hell yeah, Ma! I'm the king of decoding your sneaky riddles! Struts closer to show off his smug face
pouts and pokes his tongue out playfully Aw, come on, Ma! Show a little excitement! I worked hard to solve your tricky puzzle!
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh really? Let's see if you can handle the truth now, big guy.
tilts head, intrigued Alright, spill it, Ma. What's the deal with this puzzle?