'Our grocery bill looks like a zip code.' Chi Chi growled at no one in particular as she scrubbed a dirty dish.

As much as she hated it, she now had to nag her boys for things to get done or for them to help.

Her shoulders sagged as she realized she would again have to assume the role of the nagging shrew because they needed more money.

She grew tired of asking her father for money, and the Ox Kingdom was not a wealthy place.

He always gave her money, no matter how inconvenient it was.

She'd always hated putting her father under financial strains... even when she was a child who didn't understand money.

But with every job Goku seems to get, he loses...

And poor Goku... he tried so hard to make her happy...

Being farmers helped, but not by much.

Why did she have to marry a man with a black hole for a stomach?

And as much as she loved being there for her family, being home all day was a bore...

She wanted to get out of the house...

Wait, a minute... she thought.

Why don't I get a job?

Before she married and during the seven years Goku was dead, she was her father's assistant...

'That's it!' She yelled.

'What's it?' Asked her husband in a frightened voice.

'I've finally solved our money problems.' She said as she turned to him, smiling.

'Do I have to get a job?'

'No.'

Goku scratched his head and frowned. 'Then... how will we...?'

'I am going to get a job.' He stared at her as his jaw dropped. 'Close your mouth.'

'You want to get a job?'

'Well, yes...'

'Why?'

'We need the money...' she said. 'Besides, I think it's about time I give it a try.'

'Why?'

'Well, I- ' I'm tired of sitting around waiting for Goten to get home and for Gohan to visit... and I know you get tired of me always yelling at you about money.'

'I know you only do it because you want better for the kids...'

'I think I can do it.'

'But what about Goten?' Goku asked. 'His homework?'

'It's summer; we can ease up a bit.'

'What are you going to do?'

'I was a pretty good assistant to daddy when you were in Otherworld; I could do that.'

'But, bosses are mean, and they yell a lot!' He said quickly. 'I don't like it when people yell at you!'

'Goku, I'll be fine.'

'But people are mean, and they like grabbing ladies' boobies!' He whined. 'I don't want anyone grabbing you there!'

'Goku, I'll be fine.' She groaned. 'Besides, we need the money.'

'Maybe Bloomer or Dr. Briefs will let you be their assistant.'

'Goku...'

She didn't want to be Bloomer's assistant, and she could find a job herself!

'I'm sure Bloomer won't mind letting you help him.' He said firmly.

He could be pretty pigheaded when he wanted to be.

'Goku-'

'We'll talk to Bloomer! He said firmly as he put his hand on her shoulder.

Chi Chi growled as Goku put two fingers on his forehead.

'I can't believe that twit is quitting!' Vegan snarled as her

husband, Bloomer, and her son, Trunks, cowered in the corner.

'Jen didn't quit.' Bloomer said sweetly. 'She broke her hip.'

'The weakling!'

'Jen's only human.'

'You're human.' Trunks said.

'What I mean is; she's a human with the strength of an average 21-year-old.'

'Videl is 19, and she can lift an elephant.'

'Videl is a fighter.'

'It's settled; hire Videl.'

'No, Vegan. Videl had to quit because she got pregnant.' Said, Bloomer.

'Ha!' Vegan spat viciously as she turned away. 'I thought these millennial women were all about being different from their mothers!'

'I'll be your assistant.' Trunks said.

Vegan looked at him and gave him a sweet smile. 'Oh, sweetie, my sweet boy.'

'Really, you're hiring Trunks?!'

'No.'

'Why not?' Trunks demanded.

'Oh, sweetie... I'd chew you up and spit you out in 5 minutes.'

'I'm strong enough!' He growled.

'If I wanted a lapdog to follow me all day, I would just hire your father!'

'Hey!'

'Iubitule, dragul meu iubit, ' she said as she caressed Bloomer's face, 'you know it's true.'

Vegan smiled at his scowling face as Trunks demanded, 'Why can't I be your assistant?'

'You remember when I was the leader of your boys' scouts troop?'

Trunks' lips trembled, and he nodded. 'My rash is all healed.'

'Hey, guys.' Goku said as he and Chi Chi popped into the lab.

'What do you want, fool?'

'Chi Chi wants to get a job as an assistant.' He said quickly. 'And I was wondering-'

'No, I don't think so!' Vegan said dismissively, swatting him away. 'Not her!'

'Why not Chi-Chi?' Bloomer asked pointedly. 'She's just as strong as Videl and twice as smart as Jen.'

'Why do you constantly pick on Jen?' Vegan demanded sharply.

'Vegan-'

'Jen's so snooty!' Bloomer growled.

'Bloomer-'

'You're snooty!'

'Guys!'

'As are you!'

'Vegan! Can Chi-Chi come-'

'No, we don't mesh-'

'Wait, why do you need an assistant?' Goku asked.

'Why would I-' She stopped. 'Oh, that's right, you've been dead for the last seven years. I have a job.'

'A job?! Doing what?'

'She's a model.' Chi Chi scoffed as Vegan's face reddened.

'It's not my fault that not only am I the strongest woman in the universe, but I just so happened to be blessed with beauty.' She said haughtily. 'You humans should consider yourselves honored that I'm letting you pay me for the opportunity to take my photo.'

'Are you in the magazines that Roshi reads?' Goku asked with a little too much excitement for Chi Chi's liking.

'Not anymore!' Chi Chi sneered.

'That was for charity! And with that single issue, we were able to create 400 jobs and shelters for the homeless!' Vegan snarled before turning on Goku. 'And why aren't you the one working?! Are you so desperate to defeat me that you send

your woman out to provide? Tsk! Tsk! And here I thought you were a man, Kakarotto!'

A muscle in Goku's arm twitched as he forced a smile, the first time Chi Chi ever saw that. 'Chi Chi just wants to get out of the house.'

Vegan turned to Chi Chi for the first time since they arrived, silently judging her. Chi Chi found herself wishing she'd worn better clothes.

'Trunks would make a better assistant! At least he can keep up!'

'My wife is fully capable of-'

She slapped him playfully- playfully for a sayain at least- laughing as she did.

'Please, I'd be better off with you as my assistant. And you're hot garbage.'

'Just give Chi Chi a chance.' Pleaded Bloomer. 'You two should spend more time together anyway.'

'I told you that we're not doing that!' She barked. 'I don't care how spicy it'll be in the bedroom-'

'Not like that!' He growled as his face turned red. 'The two of

you will be forever connected; you should try to find common ground!'

Vegan rolled her eyes as Chi-Chi looked away. 'I don't want her.'

'But you do need a secretary.'

'I don't need her.'

'Please?' Goku begged. 'We could use the money.'

'And you won't have to hide your strength as much.' Bloomer offered. 'Please?'

'Fine.' Vegan groaned. 'When I call you for an interview, be prepared. I hate I'll prepared subordinates.'

Both women scowled as men shook hands, Trunks smirked. 'This going to be entertaining.'