"I can't believe I have to write an essay because I was late!"

"Serves you right,Derek. What's it about?"

"Who knows! Casey, I need ... inspiration."

"Look at me! I'm inspiration."

"Ha! Inspiration for grade-grubbing,maybe. Not for essays."

"Derek! Come on, you could write about hockey."

"Yeah, because I didn't think of that. Besides, hockey is for playing. Not for writing freaking essays"

"Well, I have to do my own homework,so good-luck."


"Hey, Smarti. What are you doing?"

"Cleaning and organizing my room, Smerek."

"Why?"

"Sasha told me to."

"Who's Sasha?"

"My new imaginary friend. Daphne got eaten by a dog."

"Oh. Well, have fun. See ya later,Smarti."

"Bye, Smerek."


"Still writing that essay, Derek?"

"Yeah,Casey."

"What's it about?"

"Smarti and her imaginary friends."

"Really? Why?"

"Because Smarti is inspiration, unlike some people I know."

"Hey! I tried to inspire you."

"Yeah. And failed."

"Oh, shut-up and finish your essay. Dinner is in ten minutes."