Monday, July 19th, 2010. Week 7 in the Culinary Arts Program.

"Before we get started, class, I have an important announcement to make." said Chef Adam. "This Friday, we'll all be taking a field trip to...Yahoo!"

"Yahoo!" cheered the Minions.

Chef Adam chuckled. "I knew you'd excited to hear about that, gentlemen, because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all of you to find a job in one of the biggest companies in the world."

While hearing this, we all looked at each other with anticipation until a chilling voice said. "Don't you mean 'almost all of you?'"

It was Gothel, standing outside the open door.

"Well, look who's here to spoil the upcoming fun." said Krishna.

"That would've been your cue for the witch music." Moe whispered to me.

"What do you mean 'almost?'" Flynn asked Gothel, who replied upon entering the classroom. "What I mean, Mr. Fitzherbert, is that Rapunzel will not be attending your little field trip."

The chefs groaned when they heard what she said.

"Hey, going to Yahoo is not little." said Larry.

"Soitenly." agreed Curly. "It's a big trip! Huge, even."

"Regardless," said an unconvinced Gothel. "Rapunzel stays here, where she belongs. And nothing you can say will change my mind."

"Not even a reasonable explanation?" I asked. "I mean, there's must be at least one good reason why Rapunzel can't come with us."

"Actually, Mr. Rosenberg," said Gothel, closing the door behind her. "I can think of a few good reasons. Look at her, as fragile as a flower..."

"Ay, caramba." groaned Bertha.

"Still a little sapling, just a sprout," sang Gothel. "You know why we stay up in this tower..."

"I know, but..." Rapunzel began but Gothel cut her off, singing. "That's right! To keep you safe and sound, dear.

"Guess I always knew this day was coming," she sang on, closing the window blinds, both in the classroom and the kitchen. "Knew that soon you'd want to leave the nest. Soon, but not yet."

Chef Adam began to protest. "Got..."

Gothel:
Shh! Trust me, pet
Mother knows best

As she sang, the entire room went pitch black.

"Hey, who turned out the lights?" asked Larry.

All of us tried to find some light to bring back into the room while Gothel kept on scaring us and singing that...

Gothel:
Mother knows best
Listen to your mother
It's a scary world out there

Mother knows best
One way or another
Something will go wrong, I swear

Ruffian, thugs
Poison ivy, quicksand
Cannibals and snakes
The plague!

Vickie: No!

Gothel: Yes!

Rapunzel: But...

Mother Gothel:
Also large bugs
Men with pointy teeth, and
Stop, no more, you'll just upset me!

Mother's right here
Mother will protect you
Darling, here's what I suggest
Skip the drama
Stay with Mama
Mother knows best

"All right, Gothel, that's enough!" said Chef Adam as he reopened the blinds, which were, again closed by Gothel, who kept on singing.

Gothel:
Mother knows best
Take it from your mumsy
On your own, you won't survive

Sloppy, under-dressed
Immature, clumsy
Please, they'll eat you up alive!

Gullible, naive
Positively grubby
Ditzy and a bit, well, hmm, vague

Plus, I believe
Gettin' kinda chubby

"Hmm!" Curly fumed, only to be recieved a noogie by Gothel while she resumed singing.

Gothel:
I'm just saying 'cause I wuv you!

Mother understands
Mother's here to help you
All I have is one request

Rapunzel rushed over to Gothel, hugging her as the rest of us watched.

"Rapunzel?"

"Yes?"

"Don't ever ask to leave this tower...again."

At those cold words, Rapunzel turned to us, then back to Gothel, and, knowing she had no other choice, sadly replied. "Yes, Mother."

Some of the chefs groaned in frustration.

"Seriously?" said Curly.

"You've gotta be kidding!" added Flynn.

But Gothel ignored those complaints, telling Rapunzel. "I love you very much, dear."

"I love you more." replied Rapunzel.

"I love you most." Gothel said back, planting a kiss on Rapunzel's forehead, then turned her attention to us.

Gothel:
Don't forget it
You'll regret it
Mother knows best!

With that sung, she left the classroom, once again slamming the door behind her, resulting in a much louder CRASH than before.

"Not again." groaned Rapunzel.

We looked into the kitchen and saw the dishes completely broken.

"Well, this place isn't gonna clean itself." said Flynn, trying to look on the bright side as he walked over to the mess. "I'm startin' with the dishes."

"And I'll order some more...again!" added Chef Adam as he walked to his office.