Spellbound: The Rematch

Chapter 1

"Hi guys! We're home!" DJ called as she, Stephanie, and Michelle walked into the house through the backdoor.

"Hi, girls," said Jesse as he walked down the stairs into the kitchen. "How were your days?"

"I got a lot of homework," said DJ, sounding tired.

"I've got big news!" Stephanie said excitedly. "But it's gotta wait until dinner, so that everyone can hear."

"I drew a picture of myself in art class," added Michelle. "It's in my backpack. Wanna see it, Uncle Jesse?"

"Sorry, Munchkin, I can't," said Jesse. "I gotta restyle my hair before the radio show."

"Oh," said Michelle sadly.

"Why?" asked DJ. "Noone's going to see your hair."

"I don't want people at the station seeing with a bad hairdo, and besides, I gotta break in my new comb. I had to throw out Mr. Good Part. He's been losing a lot of teeth lately."

"Oh, well that explains it," said Stephanie.

"Hey Joey, you ready yet?" Jesse called upstairs.

"He's almost ready," answered Joey in his Mr. Woodchuck voice.

"Alright. Danny and Becky will be home in a few hours. So will we, so just watch Nicky and Alex for us, 'kay?"

"Sure," said Michelle. She was happy that she would finally get to do something without an adult.

Later that night, when the family was gathered around the table for dinner, Stephanie felt it was the right time to tell the family about her big news that she had been waiting for hours to tell the family. As soon as the family had started eating, Stephanie spilled the beans.

"Guess what," Stephanie started. "I have something very important to tell all of you."

"What is it, honey?" Danny asked.

"Well," Stephanie said, "I'm a finalist in the 5th grade spelling bee!"

"Wow! That's great Steph!" said Becky.

"Second year in a row!" Michelle chimed in.

"When is it?" asked Joey.

"This Friday at 1:00. You can all come, right?" Stephanie asked.

"We wouldn't miss it," said Jesse.

"I can't go," said DJ. "I have school."

"Neither can I," Michelle added.

"Oh," Stephanie said slightly dejectedly.

"Steph, don't worry." said DJ.

"Yeah. You'll do fine." said Michelle.

"Not against Davy Chu, I can't."

"Steph," said Danny, "It's a new year. Don't think about last year."

"Exactly," added Jesse. "And it doesn't matter if you don't win. It's only about having fun."

"Yeah, I guess," said Stephanie. "It's just hard going up against the Human Dictionary."

"Don't worry. We all have faith in you," said Joey.

"Thanks, guys. Well, I gotta go study the dictionary. Oh yeah! Dictionary: D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y Dictionary."