Outside Balto was waiting with Jenna when Kodi and Dusty walked up to them.
"Ah, good, Dusty's here to," said Balto. "She's actually the reason we wanted to talk to you."
Kodi and Dusty looked at each other and then back at Balto and Jenna.
Jenna spoke. She was practically on the verge of tears. "It's come to our attention that the two of you are… seeing each other." Then she broke down. "Oh, my little boy is growing up," she cried.
"Jenna!" said Balto.
Jenna shook her head. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry," she said. She looked back at Kodi. "Now, we know you're an adult now, and we can't stop you two from doing what you want."
"But we can try," said Balto.
"Balto," said Jenna. Then she started again. "What we're trying to say is be responsible …"
"By keeping your paws off of her," said Balto.
"And be respectful," finished Jenna.
Kodi couldn't take it anymore. "Mom… Dad… For crying out loud, Dusty and I are old enough to make our own decisions."
"Don't interrupt your mother," said Balto. "Your head is full of weird and disgusting thoughts, boy. I should know. I was your age once."
"What your father means is we don't want to see the two of you doing something you'll regret," said Jenna. Then she broke down again. "Oh, gosh, I don't think I can do this," she sobbed.
Dusty spoke up. "Look, Mr. and Mrs. Balto. That's what I call you two, right? Anyway, look, Kodi is a perfect gentleman. He treats me like a queen. And he would never do anything like what your thinking."
Everyone was quiet for a moment.
Then Balto said, "Okay. What do you think, Jenna?"
"Well," said Jenna. "We gave them a talk. There's not much more we can do."
"Alright," said Balto. "We said what we had to say. So… good luck, you two."
"Thank God," sighed Kodi. He and Dusty walked back into the boiler room.
As soon as they were out of earshot, Balto and Jenna burst out laughing.
"You were right," laughed Jenna. "That was funny."
"Did you see their faces?" laughed Balto. "I love being a parent."
After they were done laughing, Balto said, "Well, I didn't have anything else planned for today. What do you want to do?"
"Well, I have a few ideas," said Jenna seductively as she took a step towards him.
Balto grinned and then they ran off together.