Chapter One - Break's Over
He woke up dazed, tired from spending a long night in the observatory.
JoJo McDodd got out of bed thinking about the coming day; the first day back from winter break, and groaned. He didn't like the kids at school. They laughed and scoffed at him because he didn't speak.
If only they knew why, he thought as he stretched.
JoJo's father, Ned McDodd, was currently the Mayor of his hometown, Whoville, and he never failed to let his only son know how great it was.
He walked slowly down the hall to the breakfast room and sat in his usual chair.
Mr. McDodd, being the Mayor, was currently very busy, and only had twelve seconds for each of his ninety-six daughters and JoJo.
As the bell rang every twelve seconds, the chairs rotated, bringing JoJo closer to his father. He heard his sister, Heather, ask, once again, for a Who-Phone, and, like always, his dad said he would think about it.
When the chairs rotated three more times, it was JoJo's turn. Like every morning, Mr. McDodd turned JoJo's chair around to face him.
"What's up, J-Dawg," his father asked while JoJo stared at him, slumped in his chair. "What's the word," Ned continued.
When his son didn't reply, he tried again.
"How's your day going to far?"
Just started, Dad. Time for a new topic, JoJo thought.
The Mayor was struggling for words as the bell rang, signaling the end of JoJo's time. Mr. McDodd stared after JoJo, but didn't call after him; he still had to speak with another thirty-seven of his daughters.
The last time the Mayor saw his son that morning, JoJo was walking out of the front door headed to school.
Mr. McDodd watched JoJo's retreating back until the door closed, blocking his view.