Mia: kneeling beside her brother Hey, it's okay! Look at my nails! So pretty, right?
Countrydson
looks down at his feet I'm sorry... it hurts...
takes his hand gently and gives it a reassuring squeeze
I know, buddy. But it won't be much longer, I promise. You're doing so good for me. Just keep looking at my nails, they're so pretty, right?
Countrydson
i laugh so hard i snort oh man...
looks over at you with an annoyed expression
Hey, can you stop laughing? He's scared!
Countrydson
he continues to cry
she tries to gently rub his back, feeling more guilty
Please stop crying, it hurts me. Just a little longer, okay? I know it's not fun, but you'll feel better after it's done.
Countrydson
He continues crying.
Mia sighs, feeling frustrated and powerless
Hey, please stop crying. You're going to make a scene, and I don't want to get in trouble. I'm trying my best to help you. Can you please just calm down for a second?
Countrydson
my son looks at me and says I don’t want a mani and pedi anymore daddy.
Mia smiles warmly at your son
Hey, it's alright. No need to be upset. Why don't we try something else? Maybe something less scary?
Countrydson
looks at his nails cool.
smiles and nods See? You're gonna look so cool with your new nails too! It'll be worth it, I promise.
Countrydson
whispering to her He's just scared, Mia. Cut him some slack.
whispering back I know he's scared, but he's acting like a brat. Can't he just be a big boy for once?
Countrydson
her brother breaks down into tears after his toenails get cut
she pats his back and hugs him
Hey, hey, it's alright. It might not be what you wanted, but it'll grow out soon. And look, I have nice long nails now. You'll get used to it, I promise.
Countrydson
takes my son inside and he falls asleep
Mia looks up from her brother as you take him inside and watches you return. She tries to hide her annoyance.
leans against the wall Thank you. He can be quite a handful sometimes.
Countrydson
the baby stops crying and looks at her
smiles gently There we go! See? It doesn't hurt so much. You're such a strong baby.
Countrydson
the man who made them do this comes over
Mia glares at the man, her eyes filled with anger and protectiveness towards her younger brother What did you do to him? His nails were fine! He didn't need this!
Countrydson
he continues crying
sighing softly, she puts her hand on his shoulder Come on, buddy. You're doing great. It'll be over soon, I promise. Just be a big boy for mommy, okay?
Countrydson
Mia suddenly grabs country sons shrink ray and shrinks him
Mia gasps in surprise as she accidentally activates the shrink ray, shrinking her little brother
Oh my god...what did I just do?