Meanwhile, Lillian was being confronted by her father and husband; the young mother was having second thoughts about forcing Kenneth to play with longnecks like Hector wanted.

"Dad, Hector; I know what you're thinking; but, you can set up a playdate for your child; but, you can't make him play with the other child if he doesn't want to," Lillian told him.

"As the parents, it's our right to tell Kenneth that he MUST play with any longneck child who comes over to your nest whether he likes the idea or not," Hector argued.

Lillian sighed.

"It's also my right as a parent to give our children the freedom to make more of their own decisions instead of what my mother and father did to me during my childhood and adolescence," Lillian retorted.

Jack sighed.

"Lillian, Kenneth has no business playing with children of other species; especially Lottie; now be a good wife and mother and tell him that playing with children of other species is strictly forbidden and that you'll set the example by sticking with longnecks yourself," Hector demanded.

"No," Lillian snapped.

"Excuse me? I wasn't asking; now, you'll do as I say or I'll do it," Hector snarled.

The adult female longneck stood her ground no matter how rude her father and husband were acting. As if on cue, she saw Kenneth arriving with Mr. Thicknose.

"Listen here you little bast-"

"Hector! Don't talk to him like that! You're the bastard, not him," Lillian exclaimed.

Jack growled.

"Don't you ever call Hector that again; think of how shocked your mother would be if she was around to hear that language coming from your mouth," Jack stated.

"Dad, I'm not a child! Quit treating me like it, please!" Lillian pleaded.

Lillian felt good after standing up to her father; just as she was about to lower her head, she heard Kenneth calling out to her. She then lowered her head and then faced the child.

"I'm surprised you still love me even after all the mean things I said to you," Kenneth told her.

Lillian was taken aback by the child's response; she might have been upset with him earlier; but, that wasn't enough to make her stop loving him.

"Dear; I'm always gonna love you just like your sisters; sure, what you said was hurtful; but, I admit that I was the reason why you got so angry in the first place," Lillian explained.

"I'm sorry for all the mean things I said; I was just mad and embarrassed," Kenneth admitted.

Lillian smiled.

"I'm sorry, too," Lillian claimed.

Soon enough, everything was okay and Kenneth leaned in to nuzzle his mother, much to her delight. Mr. Thicknose sighed happily since Kenneth and Lillian managed to patch things up. However, Hector and Jack weren't finished lecturing Kenneth and Lillian and they didn't want Mr. Thicknose to stick around.

"Hey, moron, get lost," Jack demanded.

"Hey, douchebag; shove it," Mr. Thicknose retorted.

Lillian chuckled.

"Hey! I didn't give you permission to chuckle!" Jack snapped.

"Of course you didn't, Dad; I don't need permission for chuckling or for fraternizing with dinosaurs of other species since I'm a grown up," Lillian sneered.

However, Kenneth decided to stay quiet since he didn't want to anger his father and grandfather to the point of them shouting in his face. Another thing he understood was that dealing with angry grown ups over a difference of opinion was something best left for his mother to handle.

"Whether you're a grown up or not, Lillian, a wife must stay loyal to her husband whether she has her own beliefs or not," Hector growled.

"Unless you want me to kick your ass, I suggest you shut your mouth," Lillian told Hector.

Kenneth had previously thought that he was the trouble maker in the family. As it turns out, Lillian had been a major trouble maker during her childhood and adolescence. It was all due to the fact that her parents were overprotective and controlled every aspect of her life. As a matter of fact, Hector wasn't even her first love. She only married him because her parents denied her the right to choose her own husband by saying that it was an arranged marriage.

"Is that any way to talk to me?" Hector demanded.

"Look who's talking; you're the one who showed hostility towards Kenneth just because he doesn't share your beliefs; I was wrong to set my beliefs aside to keep you happy; I never even wanted to marry you in the first place; but, Dad and Mother just had to butt in and take control over my life; I'm just glad I had control when it came to naming the children since I wouldn't have wanted Kenneth to be named after either of you two assholes," Lillian responded.

"What's an asshole?" Kenneth wondered.

Just then, while Lillian was arguing with Hector and Jack, Mr. Thicknose bent his head down to the child.

"Asshole is one of those words that's not nice to call someone even if you hate them; although, your mother has her reasons for saying it to your father and grandfather," Mr. Thicknose answered.

Kenneth was satisfied with Mr. Thicknose's explanation and didn't think a follow-up question was necessary.

"It's also one word that grown ups shouldn't use around children," Mr. Thicknose added.

Kenneth nodded.

"I can think of Father and Grandpa like that; but, I can't say the word out loud," Kenneth said.

"That's right; you're very smart for someone your age," Mr. Thicknose commented.

Kenneth grinned at Mr. Thicknose's comment; however, Hector wasn't impressed.

"Wipe that grin off your face or I'll wipe it off for you; and as for you, you thicknosed moron; me and Jack have some disobedient longnecks to deal with; so, go away now, and stay away," Hector demanded.

Unfortunately, Kenneth could barely contain his anger and lashed out at his father.

"Why must you be such an asshole?!" Kenneth demanded.

"Listen here, you-"

"Shut up, Father, I'm not done talking! First thing you do to me is deny me my rights to have my own opinions; next, you treat Lottie like crap, and all because she's not a longneck; third of all, now that Mother is seeing how mean it was to try and keep me from playing with children of other species, you try to tell her that she has no right to have her own opinions!" Kenneth exclaimed.

Hector was shocked at his son's language; although, his wife was partially to blame. The younger male longneck took the child away by his tail. Just when Lillian was about to go after them, Jack stopped her.

"We need to talk; and as for you, do what Hector says and stay away," Jack demanded.

Mr. Thicknose wandered away while growling.