Not that it matters, but I've been going through the episodes, and couldn't help but notice that in Season 2, Ms. Slovak is included in a few AFTER Mr. Simmons is introduced (this being one of them). Not that it's a big deal. I just can't help but notice things like that.

Entry 31: Runaway Float

Some people do things for fun, others out of the goodness of their heart, and some just to impress people.

I was sitting in class when Ms. Slovak started to collect the drawings she insited we make of what we considered to be acceptable float ideas for the city parade.

I didn't see what the big deal was. It's not like I would get a chance to ride in it. Although I fantasized about riding beside my beloved down the street hand in hand, I knew not to get my hopes up about something like that.

That is, until I heard how desperate he was to have it happen.

Ms. Slovak came to see the creative example he had of our city being some sort of carnival. After seeing his enthusiasm for it to happen shot down by the look of disappointment when hearing it was too expensive to be made, a thought entered my mind…

Money was the problem, and who's all about business?

"Dad?"

"What do you want?"

"I've been thinking. How would you like everyone to see the words 'Big Bob's Beepers' on a float in the city day parade?"

"Keep talking…"

Bob's a sucker when it comes to improving the company. All it takes is a little persuasion as to how whatever I'm asking for could benefit it. Basically I told him if he gave us the money for the float, it would be an exclusive advertisement for his company. Plus, he wouldn't have to lift a finger to build it. Who could say no to that?

After agreeing to do it, I anxiously went to tell Arnold I pulled off what the school said wasn't possible. It led to a heartwarming hug that made me go weak at the knees.

Once I realized the mushy state it was putting me in in front of everyone, I pushed him aside and said his way of paying me back would be letting me ride on top of the float. Everyone was well on board with the idea.

Sadly, the money didn't cover the float, which meant going back to Bob…

"Uhh dad?"

"What? More money. Hey, when do I get to look at this thing?"

"Arnold doesn't want to show anybody yet."

"Well you've had all week?"

"Dad!"

"Okay, but this is the last dime you're getting out of me!"

Like I said, if it benefits his business, he'll look over the cost of anything. Once we finished the float, Arnold thanked me again and I was too flattered to know how to react. Bob and his arrogance broke the silence for me…

"I hate it!"

Way to show appreciation, am I right? After telling off Arnold, Bob and his 'go to guy' decided to replace my beloved's hard work with a paper mache block that would completely cover our hard work.

As much as it broke my heart to see my beloved's dreams crushed, I reluctantly took Bob's side and accepted the position 'Queen of the Beepers.'

Geraldo convinced football head to show up at the parade, despite the way it turned out. Thank goodness he did! The careless consideration that was put into how easy that piece of junk would be able to steer didn't work out in our favor.

I sat on top of the float, screaming my brains out, while waiting for Bob and his sidekick to get a handle on their masterpiece. As usual, Arnold turned out to be the brains of the operation.

Although I was too petrified to open my eyes, I listened to the group shout with excitement to see my beloved riding up beside us to pull the emergency break on the float. My prayers I said on top of the poorly assembled beeper were answered as I felt it coming to a stop...and just in time. We halted before the group of judges who were lucky enough to see Arnold's masterpiece, once Bob's cheap design fell to pieces.

Bob was anxious to take credit for the award, until I pointed out Arnold's presence. He proved again however a shred of decency does exist inside of him. After pointing out Arnold, Bob admitted he deserved credit for nothing more than the money that put it together.

I gotta admit, he played a big part. I mean despite almost killing his daughter, being arrogant about the time it took to make it, and unwilling to show the actual float in the parade...he still paid for everything. Deep down, he's a good guy. In no way will his actions ever compare to my beloved's however. No one's ever will!