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Notes: Dialogue only.
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Chapter 9: For the want of a puppy
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"Can I have a puppy for Christmas?"
"No, Wes."
"Please?"
"No."
"What about a small-breed puppy?"
"That's even worse; what makes you think we'd want a little ankle-biter?"
"Daaaaaaaad!"
"Ask your father."
"Fa—"
"No."
"You don't even know what I was going to ask!"
"Yes, I do."
"Please?"
"Not until you can a) pay for the vet bills b) pay for the first six months of food and c) present a logical argument as to why you think you should get a puppy."
"…what?"
"Harvey – the boy's five."
"Those are my terms."
"You guys are mean!"
"Mike, we're mean."
"I hate you!"
"Great, Harvey, he hates us."
"Go clean your room."
"You're ruining my life!"
"You think we're ruining your life now? Just wait until you start dating."
"And don't slam the door!"
"So… do you want to get him that puppy for his birthday or for Christmas?"
"Christmas."
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