Chapter 5
Jude, Davis, Eva, and Julian were at the park. Julian sat on the bench while Jude and Davis pushed Eva in the swing. Brooke arrived and sat down next to her husband.
"Look," Brooke said showing Julian the scratches on her arms. "Look what that stupid cat did to my arms!"
"Oh Brooke," Julian said. "You probably just startled her. Daisy is a sweet cat."
"No she's not Julian," Brooke said. "That cat is pure evil! Let's get rid of her and get a new cat."
"The kids love her," Julian said.
"And they'll just love a new cat," Brooke said.
"We're not getting rid of Daisy," Julian said. "She's so sweet."
"She's not sweet!" Brooke shouted. "Kids! Get over here!"
Jude, Davis, and Eva walked over to Brooke.
"Kids," Brooke said. "Daisy is going bye-bye."
"No," Jude said. "You're not getting rid of my kitty."
"We can get a new cat," Brooke said. "Or better yet, a dog."
"But Mommy," Eva said. "I love Daisy. She purrs and sleeps on my bed with me."
"But if we get a dog, we can get a Dalmatian," Brooke said. "I've also wanted a Dalmatian."
"Raise of hands," Julian said. "All in favor of getting rid of the cat and getting a dog?"
Brooke raised her hand.
"All opposed?" Julian asked.
Jude, Davis, Eva, and Julian raised their hands.
"Sorry Brooke," Julian said. "Daisy stays."
"Just remember this kids," Brooke said. "I can cut off your allowances."
"Fine with us," Davis said.
"You're all brats!" Brooke shouted. "Spoiled brats!"
Brooke stomped off and Eva looked at Julian.
"Daddy," Eva said. "Has Mommy gone mad?"
"She sure has," Julian said.
"Do you think Mom will make you sleep on the couch again?" Davis asked.
"Yes," Julian replied. "She's not happy."