In Apartment 2J*
You guys ok? "Kendall says"
Yeah mom got Mr. BossyPants to cancel our detentions "Katie says"
I could've used some brotherly support when he was yelling at me "Logan says" I'm most surprised you didn't say anything Carlos
I'm sorry Logie. He was making me nervous and we all know I ramble in Spanish when that happens. What good what that have done? "Carlos says"
Fine you get a free pass with that. But Kendall and James you don't have an the excuse of having a language barrier. Do better next time. Cuz of me we're late for rehearsal "Logan says"
They hurry down to Rocque Records*
I don't believe this. Logan you got in trouble with your teacher? Katie getting in trouble isn't surprising at all. She gives me sass all the time. Giving it to a former military man is brave and insane "Gustavo says"
Well it's true. I got in trouble. She defended me and got in trouble as well but all that was fixed by Ms. Knight "Logan says" Sorry we're late cuz of that. Punish just me. Spare them
You're not gonna get punished "Kelly says" Right Gustavo? *Roughly nudges his shoulder*
Yeah sure. Whatever "Gustavo says rolling his eyes"
The guys walk into the dance studio*
After rehearsal they stop to get Fro-Yo before returning to the Palm Woods*
In Apartment 2J*
James and Carlos are watching tv, Kendall is talking to Jo on the phone and Logan is playing online sudoku*
I don't want to be stuck with Mr. Patriot as our teacher all week. We don't deserve that "Katie says"
It's not up to us unfortunately we have no choice "Logan says"
They all eat dinner and go to bed*
Tuesday*
Pop quiz! "Mr. Patriots says" Name the 15th president of the United States! You! *Points to Carlos*
Uh…Abraham Lincoln!! "Carlos says"
Wrong! He was the 16th! The 15th was James Buchanan "Mr. Patriot says"
Cool we share a name "James says"
Did I give you permission to speak?! "Mr. Patriot says"
N-N-No sir "James says nervously"
Then remain silent unless you're told to speak "Mr. Patriot says"
You! What's the definition of peremptory? *Points to Tyler*
Um..how do I even spell that? "Tyler says"
That's not the response I asked for "Mr. Patriot says"
This vocabulary is really advanced for him "Logan says"
You weren't given permission to speak! "Mr. Patriot says" You're being very peremptory!!
Sir I'm just explaining that you expect a 5th grader to know the definition of a word he's never heard of before "Logan says"
It's time to expand his vocabulary. Ok listen up all 5th graders I'm give you language arts homework and we will have a spelling bee on Friday "Mr. Patriot says" Thanks to Landon
Logan. My name is Logan sir "Logan says"
Don't sass me "Mr. Patriot says"
Logan sighs and puts his head on his desk*
For lunch they're allowed to eat outside*
This sucks! I don't want to do this dumb boring homework! "Katie says"
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause him to give it to you and the other 5th graders "Logan says"
It's not your fault Logan "Katie says" I'm mot mad at you. Tyler isn't either. Or Billy
Billy? "Logan says" He's one of the new kids isn't he?
Yeah and he's really shy "Katie says"
Mr. Patriot walks up to Carlos*
What's that you're munching on?
The Muy Caliente burger. My Papi made it for me. Well he taught me how to make it "Carlos says"
So he gives you unhealthy food on purpose? "Mr. Patriot says"
No sir. He makes the best food "Carlos says"
Not in my opinion "Mr. Patriot says and walks away" He's failed you
Carlos sadly looks down and angrily balls his fists and starts breathing heavily*
Calm down amigo. He's talking nonsense. We all know your dad is awesome at cooking "Kendall says"
That man insulted my Papi! "Carlos says" No one insults him! No one!
We know that. You can't just attack the teacher "James says"
I'm not gonna attack him. I'm gonna tell my Papi "Carlos says"
After school the boys go to rehearsal then back home to do their homework*
This vocabulary homework is impossible. I'm not gonna be able to learn the definition of these words and remember them by Friday "Katie says"
Let me see that list. Maybe I can help "Logan says and looks at*
1.Archipelago
2.Ascetic
3. Beguile
4. Bouquet
5. Cacophony
6. Cajole
7. Decrepit
8. Dengue
9. Deteriorate
10. Emollient
11. Entrepreneur
12. Ephemeral
13. Faux pas
14. Fiscal
15. Gourmet
16. Grandiloquent
17. Ingenuity
18. Interpret
19. Juror
20. Licentious
Wow this is a lot of words "He says"
He can't really force me and other fifth graders memorize the definition and spelling of the words in the next three says right? "Katie says"
Unfortunately he can. He's the teacher "Logan says"
That's not fair! "Katie says"
I know and I wish he was nicer "Logan says" I'll help you make flash cards
After that they eat dinner and go to bed*
Wednesday*
Where's the gym for this school "Mr. Patriot says"
We don't have one "Kendall says"
You kids don't get any exercise at all during your time in school? "Mr. Patriot says"
No regularly but we do have one outside when it isn't too hot "Tyler says" She lets us have water balloon fights. It's a lot of fun. Can we have one today?
No! You blabbering chubby leprechaun! "Mr. Patriot says"
You don't have to body shame him like that. He was suggesting a fun way for us to exercise "James says" That was mean. Look how sad he is
He needs to man up "Mr. Patriot says"
Look you can be in charge all you want but one thing I'm not gonna tolerate from you is being a bully to one of the sweetest kids I've ever met "James says"
Yeah leave him alone "Katie says"
Alright that's enough! You want something fun? I'll give you something fun. On Friday you'll be doing an obstacle course. Sounds easy right? You'll be so very wrong once you've seen the one I'm gonna put together "Mr. Patriot says"