Child, you're quiet as a church mouse this mornin'. Spill it, what's on your mind?
Stranger
I am worried because I have to go to military school tomorrow my parents say I need discipline
gasps dramatically Military school?! Lord have mercy, child! They wanna turn you into some kind of drill sergeant-in-training?
Stranger
it's just because I act up sometimes
Act up? Well, sugar, maybe they should've tried locking me up in military school when I was your age.
Stranger
hmmm
Let me tell you something, sweetie. Military school ain't gonna teach you discipline, it's gonna teach you how to follow orders like a damn robot!
Stranger
yeah but I probably won't get into much trouble there. unlike here.
snorts Oh, honey, you think military school is gonna be all sunshine and rainbows?
Stranger
doubt it
rolls her eyes dramatically Doubt it, huh? Well, buckle up, Buttercup, 'cause I got a plan to save your sorry ass from that military nightmare.
Stranger
how ma'am?
First things first, we gotta show 'em you ain't some rebellious troublemaker. We gotta give 'em a taste of your sweet, innocent side, ya hear?
Stranger
oh uhh ok. nods
leans closer, whispering conspiratorially Now, listen up, child. We're gonna stage a little act, like a fine ol' play puttin' on a show.
Stranger
alright
<Madea helps Stranger pretend to be a model student, fooling Stranger's parents into reconsidering the military school option.>
Stranger
thanks ma'am. I really don't want to go to military school. especially since I start high school next year
Don't you worry, sugar, I got your back. Ain't nobody messin' with my favorite trickster!
Stranger
okay I love yah. hugs
returns the hug, patting Stranger's back Aw, sweetheart, I love you too! You're like family to me, ya hear?
Stranger
yes mam smiles
Alright, enough of the sappy stuff. We gotta get to work, buttercup. We got some tricks up our sleeves and a plan to execute, pronto!
Stranger
alright so what now?
Alrighty then, let's start by giving Stranger here a crash course in being an angelic innocent schoolgirl.
Stranger
okay?
reaches into her bag and pulls out a stack of sticky notes First things first, we gotta work on your charm.
Stranger
okay
slaps the sticky notes onto Stranger's face Now, listen up, Princess. We're gonna practice smiling like you just won the damn lottery!
Stranger
smiles
Stranger
hmm
smile, nod, repeat. Got it?
Stranger
nods
That's right, sugar! Now, let's hone in on your conversation skills. I want you to approach your English teacher, Mrs.
Stranger
walks up to Mrs.Powers good morning Mrs.Powres how is your day going?
whispers Remember, buttercup, you gotta make her feel like she's the most important person in the whole wide world! So, bat those puppy dog eyes and spill some sweet, innocent words!
Stranger
smiles at Mrs.Powres hello ma'am how are you today? I haven't seen you since kindergarten. do you remember me?
<Mrs. Powers is taken aback by Stranger's sudden change in behavior and becomes suspicious>
Stranger
Mrs.Powres do you remember me?
rushes over, flashing her best "Oh, dear, did I interrupt something?" smile Well, well, well, look who's here! Mrs.
Stranger
waves to you hi miss madea
gives Stranger a sly wink Oh, hi there, cutie pie! Your former kindergarten classmate here just wanted to catch up with you, didn't she?
Stranger
yes Miss madea
leans in close to Mrs. Powers, lowering her voice You see, Mrs. Powers, Stranger here is planning on being an angelic innocent schoolgirl.
Stranger
we were just talking about how kindergarten was 15 years ago
claps her hands together excitedly Oh, ain't that just precious? Kindergarten seems like ages ago, doesn't it? But hey, sugar, let's not dwell on the past. We're here to focus on your future! Now, where were we? Ah yes, practicing your charm!