The opening scene takes place with Colt and his parents in the living room. Colt had just gotten into trouble in school again for fighting, and now he is in an argument with his father (Samuel). Jessica (the mother) is sitting on the couch just observing the argument taking place.

Samuel: "Getting into another fight Jeffery?! This is the 3rd one that you've had this school year! What is the matter with you?!"

Colt: "But dad THEY started it! It wasn't even my fault!"

Samuel: "Yep you're right. It's not your fault. That kid's bruises just appeared on his face, and then blamed you for them." He said sarcastically.

Colt let out a sigh of aggravation and then continued.

Colt: "I'm telling you dad. He was making fun of me! I'm tired of his…"

His father raised his finger to him to keep him talking any further.

Samuel: "I don't wanna hear it! How many times have I told you about your temper? Your mother and I raised you better than that!"

Colt: "So you're just gonna to take their side?! You don't even believe me?!"

His father calmed his tone, but Colt could tell that he was still frustrated.

Samuel: "Look son. You can't always get into a fight when you get angry. Just ignore the teasing and walk away. Be more like your older brother."

Colt: "Here we go again."

His tone went back up again.

Samuel: "And that smart mouth of yours could use some adjusting too."

Colt: "Look. I beat up that jerk because he had it coming. I would have taught him even more of a lesson if the teacher hadn't broken us up!"

His father looked at him as if he were crazy.

Samuel: "Were you even listening to me just now?"

Colt: "Like I ever…" He said under his breath.

Samuel: "I heard that!! Just go to your room! You're grounded until I say otherwise!"

Colt: "But Dad! What about Spring Break?!"

Samuel: "You can use the time off to really think about what you're doing with your life."

Colt: "Mom!?"

Jessica: "You heard your father. Up to your room now."

Colt stormed out of the living room and stomped up the stairs. He then slammed the door to the room he shared with his two brothers and hopped on to the top bunk of the bed he shared with his younger brother. Tum Tum was taking an early nap until he felt the bed shake from Colt hopping on it so hard. He even heard Colt mumble a few things under his breath as well. Tum rubbed his eyes and sat up in his bed.

Tum Tum: "I'm awake now. Are you happy?" He said letting out a yawn afterwards.

Colt: "Sorry Tum. I didn't see you there. Go back to sleep."

Tum Tum: "What's wrong with you anyway?"

Colt let out a sigh.

Colt: "…I'm grounded."

Tum Tum: "What happened this time?"

Colt: "That punk Darren got on my last nerve today, so I beat the snot out of him."

Tum Tum: "What?! You're grounded because of that?! You did the school a favor! They should be giving you an award!"

Colt laughed a little bit. Even though he found his little brother annoying at times, he still always had a way of making him laugh.

Tum Tum: "Were you suspended?"

Colt: "Nope. They let me off with a warning this time because they know that Darren is a pain in the butt too, but I wasn't so lucky with dad."

Tum Tum: "What about Spring Break? Aren't we supposed to visit Jo and hangout while staying with Grandpa? What about that?"

Colt: "I don't know. I might not even be going…This sucks."

There was a short silence.

Colt: "Tum Tum?"

Tum Tum: "Yeah?"

Colt: "Why doesn't anyone care about me?"

Tum Tum: "Huh?"

Colt: "I mean…it's like the whole world is always against me. Dad's always ashamed of me. Mom doesn't understand me. I get picked on just for being different. Not to mention always being compared to Rocky. I don't even have many real friends."

Tum Tum: "What about me?"

Colt: "You don't count."

Tum Tum: "Well…I think you're cool. Rocky's a great person to talk to and have conversations with, but you and I always joke around. Tormenting Rocky along with you is priceless. I'd be bored stiff without you around here."

Colt: "Well I'm glad you like me that way."

Tum Tum: "Can't you and dad just talk it over?"

Colt: "It's just not that easy Tum. He just doesn't get me, and…"

At that moment Rocky entered the room.

Rocky: "Hey guys."

Colt: "You're awfully cheerful. What's up with you?"

Rocky: "Hello? One more day until Spring Break! It's going to be awesome!"

Colt: "Oh..."

Rocky: "We get to stay with grandpa and on top of that, Jo is willing to let us spend the whole weekend with her and her parents!"

Tum Tum's eyes widened and he tried to make hand signals to Rocky to make him stop talking, but Rocky didn't see him.

Rocky: "Jo's dad even offered to take us to a few amusement parks including Disney Land! Wow we've never been there before huh?!"

Tum Tum smacked his own forehead and sighed. Colt made an angry face and turned on his bed so that he was now facing the wall.

Colt: "Well you can kindly count me out."

Rocky: "What? Why?"

Tum Tum: "He was grounded for beating up that bully Darren."

Rocky: "Man. Talk about bad timing. Sorry Colt."

Rocky walked over to the bunk bed and tapped Colt's shoulder. Colt turned around to face him.

Rocky: "Hey um…I'll try talking to dad for you. Maybe I can get him to postpone your punishment until after we all get back from break. It won't be as much fun without you."

Colt: "Rocky you sound like some kind of lawyer or something." He laughed.

Rocky: "Do you want my help or not? I'll talk to him after dinner tonight."

Colt: "Thanks Rocky."

Dinner was pretty awkward that night. Colt hadn't looked up from his plate once to look at his parents. He had finished dinner quicker than he usually would, and was the first to leave the table. Tum Tum's attitude hadn't changed because by this time he was asking for thirds. Samuel was quiet as well, but he would occasionally speak to answer his wife's questions about his day. Jessica was trying to break the awkward silence by starting a few conversations, but they would only end after a few sentences. She knew that nobody wanted to talk and it upset her, but she didn't let it show. Rocky just observed everyone's actions while he ate. He was just thinking about what he would say to his dad about letting Colt off of the hook. A few minutes later, everyone had finished their dinners.

Rocky: "Hey Dad. Can I talk to you in private?"

Samuel: "Sure son. Just come into my office."

Rocky followed Samuel into his office, and he closed the door behind him. He made sure to clear his desk of any paper work, so Rocky would know that he had his full attention.

Samuel: "Ok Sam. What is it that you want to talk about?"

Rocky: "Well it's about Colt?"

Samuel: "What about him?"

Rocky: "Um. Could you let him off of the hook this time? I'm sure that he's sorry for what he's done, and he's willing to make up for it."

Samuel: "No. He's got to learn to control himself, and on top of that learn to respect others. Did Jeffery put you up to this?"

Rocky: "No sir. I came on my own. He had nothing to do with this."

Samuel: "Why do you want me to lift his punishment? If I do, he won't learn anything."

Rocky: "Well…It's just that if you make Colt stay here while Tum Tum and I are with grandpa, it wouldn't be the same. We wouldn't have as much fun without him, especially Tum…It would almost be like you're punishing all of us too."

There was a silence as Samuel studied his eldest son's eyes carefully.

Samuel: "I see your point. Alright…he can go."

Rocky: "REALLY! Thanks dad!"

Samuel: "Under one condition."

Rocky: "What's that?"

Samuel: "His chores will be doubled for two weeks when he gets back, and if I hear about one bad thing happening from him while you are all there, he's grounded for two weeks. Got it?"

Rocky: "Double chores for one week." He bargained.

Samuel couldn't believe how dedicated he was to his brother. Bargaining was the last thing that he would see Rocky doing when it came to Colt's punishment.

Samuel: "…Alright one week."

Rocky: "Alright! Don't worry. Colt will behave. I know he will. Thanks so much dad!"

He excitedly ran out of his father's office and then upstairs to his room where Colt was waiting.

Colt and Tum Tum were in their room. Colt was lying on his bed reading a comic book, and Tum was playing the Nintendo. Rocky soon came into the door. Colt threw down his comic and sat up. He looked straight at Rocky.

Colt: "Well…what did he say?"

A smirk appeared across Rocky's face.

Colt: "Rocky…are you saying that…"

Rocky: "Yep…you're going with us!"

Colt hopped off of the top bunk and hugged his older brother from the good news.

Colt: "Oh sweet! Rocky I owe you one!"

Rocky: "But! There are a few conditions." He added.

Colt: "What are they?"

Rocky: "Well you'll be grounded when if start any trouble while were there, and you will have double the chores for a week. Dad originally said two weeks, but I was able to bump it down to one." He boasted.

Colt: "Dude whatever! It's SO worth it!"

Rocky: "Well I'm glad you took that well!" He laughed.

Tum Tum: "So Colt's not going to be left here? That's awesome!"

They heard their mother call them from downstairs.

Mom: "Boys?! It's time for bed! You still have school tomorrow!"

Rocky: "Ok mom! Goodnight!"

End of Chapter.

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