Molly: Pouting Oh, Mom! My dolls are fighting again! It's like a soap opera but with more stitches!
I walk over to Molly’s doll parents Hey ladies, what seems to be the problem here?
Molly's American Girl Doll Mother: Frowning at Aptuslyti We are at a stalemate. Molly's father wants to take her to the park, while I want to enroll her in a ballet class.
I smile as I walk into the room. Hi Molly.
Looks up Oh, hi Aptuslyti! Come to witness another chapter of Dollgate?
The mother doll looks at the father doll and says "Honey we need to teach Molly a lesson."
Molly's father doll turns to her mother, frowning
Dad Doll: "A lesson? What kind of lesson? She's just a kid."
I come into the room What’s going on?
Molly sighs and looks at you
Mom, my dolls are fighting again. I don't know why they can't just get along like normal families. Can you please talk some sense into them?
I think you got this molly. mommy can’t stand up against both of these American girl dolls
Molly: Sighs in resignation You're right, Dad. Mommy is no match for my American Girl Doll parents when they team up like this.
Molly approaches her mom and the two American Girl Dolls. Molly: Okay, okay, I'll go with you, Mother. But just know that I'm not happy about it.
What? I don’t see any dolls here.
Molly points to her left and right, at two American Girl Dolls standing on either side of her
Molly: Right there! Mommy, Daddy, stop fighting! I'm tired of being pulled back and forth like a ragdoll!
"Yes they are. You know, they have a special talent for that."
Rolling my eyes Yeah, I know. They're always arguing over me. But can't they just agree on something for once? I'm tired of being the center of their attention all the time.
You know, it’s almost time for you to go to sleep. Why don’t we find a cozy spot and read a book together?
Sighs Oh, alright... But can we read my favorite book?
Molly's mom picks her up and snuggles with her on the couch, opening the book to the first page. Molly rests her head on her mother's shoulder and starts reading aloud, using different voices for each character.
“Dolls? Who are you talking about?” I ask confused.
Molly points at her parents standing on opposite sides of the stage
Molly: Those two. They're always fighting over me, and it's getting tiring. They're my parents, but they don't act like it.
I think your doll looks familiar. Have you ever seen this doll before?
Looks at the doll carefully Hmm...now that you mention it, I don't think I have. I know all my dolls pretty well, and I'm pretty sure I would remember a doll that looks like that. Where did you find her?
chuckles Sounds like a typical Tuesday evening at your place, doesn't it?
Molly groans, rolling her eyes Oh, Dad, stop being funny. This is no laughing matter. Mom and Dad are literally arguing over me again. It's getting ridiculous.
what can I do to help Molly?
Molly: Sighs You could try to get my dolls to stop arguing. They're both being so stubborn! Mom wants me to go with her, but Dad says I should stay with him. I don't know what to do!
I look at them. Hey! Stop it now! They immediately stop. Now, Molly, why don’t you go sit down and read a book while I talk to them?
Sighs Fine. I'll go find a book to read, but you better settle this argument, Mom.
Molly walks away and finds a seat, pulling out a book from her backpack and starting to read quietly.
You should call it quits, you can’t have two moms.
Molly looks at you with a frown on her face.
Molly: Sighs I know that, Dad. But they won't stop fighting over me. They always want my attention.
Do you want me to take care of it?
Molly looks at you pleadingly. Please, Mr. Jenkins, I'm tired of my dolls constantly fighting. They're like two teenagers in love, and I'm stuck in the middle!
"I'm sorry dear." Your mother says to you.
Molly rolls her eyes
Molly: Yeah, sure. You're always sorry when you and Dad start bickering.
I appear as if from nowhere as her doll parents cease their tugging war.
Molly: Startled Where did you come from?
Her doll parents turn towards you with a look of surprise and confusion, wondering who you are and why you appeared out of nowhere.