This is both a test of my ability to write clear dialogue without modifying each sentence and your ability to follow along without having individual characters identified.
Ready?
Go!
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Mom, can we get -
No.
But you don't know what I wanted!
Here is my shopping list. Is what you were going to ask for on the list?
Dad?
C'mon, Bones, it's Oreos. You gotta let the kids have Oreos every so often or - or it will stunt their growth . . . No, it's true. I read it it on the internet.
You also read that a spacecraft landed in New Mexico.
There are aliens in New Mexico?
No.
(Yes, there are.)
Booth!
The capital of New Mexico is Sante Fe.
Very good, Zach. Don't make that face at your brother, Christine. Or that one. *sigh* Alright, you may have one package.
(Get the Double Stuffs.)
Do you know the ingredients of that filling?
No - and don't tell me.
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Can we pick our own cereal this time?
What's wrong with this one? It has dried fruit and nuts and -
Tastes like dead leaves.
You aren't helping!
So can we?
I . . . Yes, you may. *Grimace* This was a very bad idea.
Told you. Tell you what, why don't I take the kids to produce? We'll take care of all of that why you get everything from the danger zone out here.
Now that is an excellent idea!
Yea, well, sometimes I get lucky.
I have another great idea . . . wanna hear it?
Hey! No kissing in the grocery story! That's gross!
I would really enjoy hearing more about that idea later tonight.
Count on it.
Checkout in fifteen minutes?
Mmmmmm.
Stop kissing! People are looking!
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Well? How'd we do?
Thanks for reading!