"Logan, please don't be mad. I didn't mean to upset you. Come back and let me know what I did wrong," Kendall pleads as he hears the sound of the bedroom door closing shut with a sigh.
Jo and Camille enter the apartment, curious about the situation.
"What's happening here?" Jo inquires.
"Did you and Logan have a disagreement?" Camille adds.
"I don't think so. Logan is in a fragile emotional state right now, so I'd rather not push him further and risk him snapping at me," Kendall explains.
"But is everything else okay?" Jo probes.
"It's far from okay! That demon child who has been tormenting Tyler and me for three days now showed up again with his terrible timing," Katie exclaims from the couch.
Jo nods in understanding, then turns to Kendall. "What's she talking about exactly?"
"An hour ago at 7:30, Noah arrived knocking on the door urgently to apologize to Katie. The encounter did not go smoothly. Logan intervened with BuddyBot, leading to a negative escalation when Noah insulted Logan. Despite Noah's apology, the emotional impact on Logan remained. Noah's parents eventually arrived to remove him from the situation. Logan expressed his strong aversion to being labeled a nerd, and I advised him to view it more positively. I am unsure of what triggered his upset, as he feels misunderstood. He believes I only value his intelligence, neglecting other aspects," Kendall explains, sighing.
"It will resolve, Kendall. Once he has calmed down, he will return to his usual self," Camille reassures.
"You are correct, Cami. He requires time to recuperate, gather his thoughts, and dispel the negativity," Kendall concludes.
Loud gunshots, explosions, and the screeching of tires emanate from the television.
"Why are you watching such a violent movie?" Jo inquires.
"It's not a movie. It's Grand Theft Auto," Carlos clarifies.
"Isn't that game filled with violent crimes and chaotic elements?" Camille questions.
"Yes, it certainly is. But I'm not the one playing it. Katie is," Carlos explains.
"Why is she playing a video game that isn't suitable for her age group?" Jo wonders.
"Because she wanted to play it, and I didn't see a reason to say no. She's still quite upset about Noah's unexpected visit, and she's channeling her frustration into the game," Carlos reveals.
"Um... Katie, don't you think you would feel more at ease if you found a more positive way to release your anger and frustration? Playing a violent video game isn't the most effective method of dealing with those emotions," Jo suggests.
"I know what I'm doing. You're not a mental health professional, so don't pretend to be one," Katie retorts, her gaze fixed on the television.
Taken aback by her response, Jo reassures, "I'm not trying to analyze you psychologically, Katie. I'm simply offering helpful advice because I'm concerned about you."
"I'm more concerned about how skilled she is with a virtual gun. She's hitting her targets flawlessly," James interjects.
"Katie, can you take a break from your virtual adventures?" Kendall asks.
"But Grand Theft Auto is my escape, it's my relaxation," Katie defends.
"I'm concerned this isn't the best outlet for your emotions," Kendall suggests.
"Are you suddenly Dr. Phil? I've got it under control. I don't need your advice," Katie snaps.
Kendall lets out a resigned sigh and switches off the game.
"Uh oh," Carlos warns.
"You shouldn't have done that," James mutters.
Katie's anger flares, her face flushing red with fury.
"Kendall, why did you take that action?" Jo inquires.
"Because it was necessary," Kendall responds.
"Ugh! You just don't understand! You don't comprehend my emotions or me! You're the worst brother ever!" Katie exclaims as she climbs up the swirly slide and settles on its deck. She disappears from sight as she hides behind the structure.
Logan enters the living room, perplexed. "What is happening here? Where is Katie?" he asks.
Carlos points towards the deck of the swirly slide and lets out a sad sigh.
"It's Kendall's fault," James blurts out.
"What?! My fault?! Seriously?! I was doing the right thing! She overreacted and threw a tantrum, so she went up to the swirly slide deck to sulk!" Kendall defends himself.
"What did you do to upset her, Kendall?" Logan inquires.
"I turned off her video game," Kendall admits.
"It seems reasonable for her to be upset about that," Logan acknowledges.
"Let me rephrase that. The game I turned off was Grand Theft Auto," Kendall clarifies.
"Oh, well, I don't particularly like her playing that game either, but I definitely wouldn't suggest turning it off while she's in the middle of playing," Logan remarks.
"You'll need more context as to why I turned it off. She was playing it to vent her frustration from Noah's visit earlier this morning," Kendall explains.
"Yeah, I agree that was irritating. So, she thought the only way to release her tension was by playing a video game about stealing cars and committing various other crimes?" Logan questions.
"Unfortunately, yes. I thought I was being a great older brother by turning it off. In response, she called me the worst brother ever. I'm pretty sure that's the second time she's used that name. I don't appreciate it," Kendall expresses.
"I'll talk to her," Logan assures and looks up at the swirly slide deck. "Katie-Bear, could you please come down so I can talk to you?"
"Are you upset with me as well?" Katie asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.
Logan shook his head. "I assure you, I'm not upset with you."
Seating herself on the edge of the slide, Katie contemplated. "I don't understand why Kendall thinks playing grand theft auto to release my frustration is a poor choice. It actually helped me calm down after Noah disrupted our sleep this morning."
Logan considered her words. "I don't view your actions as wrong, but I don't recommend relying on them. When I'm bothered by something, I turn to my favorite hobbies like working on BuddyBot, solving sudoku puzzles, or practicing yoga to find peace."