Write the questions as a list Q&A (Questions and
Write the questions as a list
Q&A (Questions and Answers), (don’t put the scene in the text, put the questions, but base them off the story): write as a list
– Write a list of each character’s thoughts on the siblings (Emily, Alex, Leo, and Owen), this is the parents’ thoughts on their children and the siblings’ thoughts on each other, first put a description, and then after the description put their first-person thoughts, put the positives and the negatives for the siblings’ thoughts, and put the goods and the difficulties (the difficulties and frustrations) for the parents. Owen can really express his thoughts clearly.
– Who is the most annoying character?
– How does each character (including the parents) act when they get mad.
– Which character is it funny to see get mad?
– Which character is the scariest to see get mad?
– Is Alex too mean to Leo? If so, how and why? What can she do better? Will this effect Leo when he is older?
– Does Alex get annoyed when Leo is excited?
– Is Emily nice to Leo?
– Does Owen seem to like Leo, or does he seem to be scared of him?
– If Alex snaps at Leo (which he only does if he is whiny, and not listening to his parents when they say no), will this affect him when he’s older? If so, how?
– Is Leo scared of Alex?
– How does Leo feel when he tries to play, talk to, or show something to someone, but they are busy, how does it make him feel?
– Does Alex need to give Leo discipline?
– Is Leo being annoying? If so, how and why?
– Does Leo need discipline?
– What about Leo’s attitude, and behavior?
– Are Alice and David being nice to Leo, are they treating him well?’
– What would people think of Leo in public, especially Alex and Emily’s friends? (Varying opinions)
– Is Leo acting appropriately for his age?
– Who is in the wrong?
– Does Leo deserved to be yelled at when he’s being whiny, and disrespectful? Does he deserve discipline, or does he not deserve it?
– List all the times where Leo has been annoying.
– What would happen if Alex pushed Leo if he was messing with her? she would never do this if he was annoying, unless he unintentionally laid his hands on her, when trying to “annoy” her. But can she still apologize to Leo?
– Is Leo’s methods of wanting attention bad?
– Is Leo a little rough with Owen? If so, list all the times he’s rough with Owen. (Note: He never makes Owen scream, and he never messes with Owen’s hair, in fact, I don’t think Leo touches Owen’s hair, Leo would only be rough when carrying him, or playing with him (like accidentally scaring him with his toys), he never pranks him, and he is never too rough aggressive towards him), if so, Leo does not intend to be rough, he just wants to play with his brother, and be good big brother towards him.
– What are all the times Leo has been annoying in public (even if he isn’t meaning to be) (there are probably as lot of these)
– Is Leo being ignored?
– Is Leo a good or a bad brother?
– When Leo says Alex stinks, is he right about that, or is he just saying that?
– What do the other kids think of Leo? (kids around Leo’s age)
– Does Leo need to be punished?
– What would happen if Leo was punished, how would be punished, how would he feel? Please note that this never happens to Leo, this question only asks IF this were to happen to him.
– What are some times Alex has been mean to Leo?
– What are some times Alex has been caring towards Leo?
– What are some things Emily, Alex, Leo, and Owen like?
– How does Leo act at school? Does he get in trouble at school? (I don’t think he whines in class, but he might kick a ball and accidentally hit someone with it)
– What do Leo’s teachers think of him.
– What would happen if Leo got detention? (He’s never had detention before), is it neccessary?
– Is Leo mature for his age? Does he act like a 10 yar old? (When Leo gets mad, he doesn’t always wine, he mostly just pouts, sometimes when he can’t have something he just accepts that he can’t have it) (I don’t Leo is spoiled)
– What type of mind does Leo have (imagination as well, like is it a big imagination)?
– Alice and David do not baby Leo, they want him to be a man when he grows up. If Leo were to be babied, then Leo would not know how to navigate the world, because he would always ask “Mommy and Daddy” for help, and he would be a childish adult. But Alice and David do not “baby” him, they `say he’s a kid, not a baby. They don’t carry him, and Leo does not sit on their lap. They want (and hope for) Leo to grow up into a young man.
– What are some rules that the children have?
– Write a scene where Leo would be punished (this does actually happen in the story, this is just what would happen and what Leo would do IF he were to be punished for his actions). Dialogue only. Scene is long. When Leo is punished, we see his emotions, how he feels, how he acts, and what he does when he is punished. Alice and David have a talk about them punishing Leo, Alex and Emily also share their opinions on this. Leo might be grounded for a short or long amount of time, or something.
– What are each character’s relationships with each other (this includes the parents).
There is a scene about the 4 siblings and their parent’s relationships. Sometimes Alex gets annoyed when her mother tells her to do something, and in her mind, Alice gets so frustrated with Alex’s behavior. I want to see each parents’ relationship with each child. The story starts with them all in the living room during the middle of the day (possibly on a Saturday), there is a scene when Leo plays with Owen but after a short while, Leo accidentally drops Owen (Remember that Owen is still Leo). Later before Dinner, There is a scene where Leo tries to annoy his sisters (there are multiple scenes of this, one scene where he annoys Alex, one scene where he annoys Emily, and one scene where he annoys both Alex and Emily), and there is another scene where he tries to “annoy” his parents (even he’s not purposely trying to be annoying, nor does he think he’s annoying), there are two scenes of this (first scene where he talks to his mom, and the other with his dad), Alice is a little busy when Leo tries to talk to her, but Leo doesn’t see that, David is also busy in his office, but David shows a little bit more interest, because he doesn’t want to hurt his son’s feelings by saying he’s busy, because he doesn’t want Leo to think his parents ignore him. There is another scene after dinner, where Alice tells Alex to wash the dishes, but Alex is snarky about this, during their talk, Leo butts in, and asks to do something that he wants to do (example: go play outside but he is not allowed to at night, maybe he wants to grab a cookie as well when Alice says he can’t play outside, or something else, you decide), but Alice tells him no, Leo keeps begging, Alice tells him no and to go play with his toys (play video games, and/or watch TV), or something idk, Alex tells Leo to go away, and to stop being disrespectful, because Mom said no, Leo and Alex then have a fight (a little long), Alex says something mean and hurtful (it’s not anything related to the word “annoying”, it’s something more hurtful to Leo, she says she wishes something) to Leo and he gets upset, and cries, he then tells Alice that Alex is being mean, Alex says something else to Leo, Alex also calls Leo a monster, Leo responds to that, and then says something mean to Alex, which Alice will have to get onto Leo, after Alex makes a final comment to Leo, he runs off to his room. After Leo runs off, Alice and Alex have a conversation about Leo, with Alice telling Alex to be a lot nicer to Leo, and that Leo is only a kid (put this in your words), but Alex tells her all the facts (make her say all of them, every single one) about why Leo is such a pain, this scene is kind of long (about 1,000 words), Alex gets frustrated especially when Alice keeps saying that Leo is “just a kid”, and Alex gets so mad repeatedly saying ‘”He’s just a kid?!”‘ , she says Alice always says this, and Alex then mentions every time he’s annoyed her (list every event that has happened that made her annoyed) and brings up moments where he was embarrassing (list every moment that Alex mentions). Alex tells Alice that Leo needs to mature. Alex says he’s being annoying to her, to Emily, and even mentions that he’s rough with Owen (Alex mentions all the times Leo’s been playing with Owen, list all the times Leo has been playing with Owen, Leo never touches Owen’s hair), and she also lists all of the times Leo’s been annoying to her, and towards Emily (list all of them), Alex even tells Alice that Leo is mean them (Alice and David) as well. Alice’s patience loses thin during this convo, so she’ll raise her voice, Alice will even bring up more stuff about her childhood. After Alex leaves the kitchen in a bad mood, Alice is like “I can’t with her” and “What am I gonna do with that girl”, she says this because of her daughter’s attitude after their fight, the scene is very long. There is another scene the next day, where Alice and Alex talk about last night, Alice is doing something and Alex says hey to her, and Alice tells her she was thinking about last night, which Alex acting kinda the same as last night, she’s still mad at Leo. David and Alice also talk about Alex and Leo’s relationship when they’re in the bed. Later, the next day, Alice talks to Alex again about Leo (this scene is also very long), except this time David is with her, and talks to Alex as well. Afterwards, we see Leo a bit more in the scenes in the living room and in his room, where maybe he’ll try to talk to his family, and ask something. Alex, and Emily are in their rooms at night, and Alex texts Emily about Leo, Emily asks if Alex wants to go to her room, they then talk in Emily’s room. Alex might have a dream about what could happen if she continues to be mean to Leo (followed by dialogue), the scene is like any other scene where they are at home, we see Leo’s attitude towards his family (his parents, Emily, Alex, and even Owen) In the dream, Leo is around Alex’s age, they are all doing their normal things, Alex is on her phone, Alice is in the kitchen, (List what Owen is doing), we see Leo speak to his mom, and Owen, Alex tries to talk to Leo. Alex wakes up glad to know it was a dream. Towards the end of the story where Alex apologizes to Leo for the way she acted, maybe Leo walks towards or near her, feeling sad, even though Alex might still be the sarcastic, snarky sister towards Leo, and Leo will still be the annoying little brother, who likes to bother Alex and Emily, Alex will still apologize if she’s ever too mean or too harsh to him. The story will end with all of them in bed. Dialogue only, but also show their expressions. 20,000 words. Each scene is long. There isn’t an narration, it’s only dialogue.
Notes:
– Alex never gets mad when playing with Owen, sometimes she might want to do what she wants to do, but she loves playing with Owen, and she tries to be a good sister towards him. Alex is never annoyed when Owen wants to play with her, Alex also doesn’t show any annoyance towards him either, especially since Owen is young.
– Leo is said to be a growing boy (I’m mainly talking about physical growth, like he is getting taller, but also as a person), as he is still growing up.
– Owen is 1 year old, so he does walk, he mostly either walks, crawls, or is being carried by someone.
– Owen only calls Alice “Mama”, since she is his mother.
– Owen doesn’t speak verbally much since he is a baby, he usually says goo-goo gaga, but sometimes he can see his siblings, and try to say their name, sometimes he will have trouble saying their name (write dialogue for this), and the sibling he is talking to will say their name and he will try and say it (example: A-lex), there is a scene of this.
– Whenever he’s crying the dialogue will either say “Waaaaaaaah!”, or it will just say that he’s crying.
– Whenever each character talks, most of the times it says their emotions, example: Alex (annoyed), Leo (pouting), Owen (crying), and Owen (sniffling), there will be dialogue when he does this.
– Owen tries to play with Alex in the living room, and Alex thinks its cute.
– Leo only pouts when he is upset or mad.
– Alex only gets mad at Leo when he whines, and cries when he doesn’t get what he wants, he doesn’t always do this, sometimes he’ll just accept it, but sometimes he’ll get whiny.
– Normally when Leo is annoying, Alex is just annoyed and just tells her to leave him alone, she’s not really that mean to him, and she barely snaps at him, she’s normally just sarcastic and snarky towards him.
– Alex and Emily get along pretty well, they’re kind of like best friends.
– Alex and Emily don’t argue over phones, because they both have phones.
– Alex and Emily are teenagers, so they are a little more mature. And they don’t argue.
– Leo calls his parents, Mom and Dad.
– Alex and Emily only have two brothers, Leo and Owen.
Siblings Relationship: seen throughout the story.
Emily:
– Alex: Alex and Emily get along pretty well, they are sarcastic to each other, but they get along, Emily thinks Alex and Leo’s arguments are annoying. If Owen cries while being held by Emily, she’ll try and calm him down but will get annoyed by his crying.
– Leo: Emily thinks Leo is a little annoying, but she is a lot nicer to him, than Alex is to Leo. Emily is kind of like the nice sister, she teases him, but in playful way I suppose, but she is the one who tells he’s annoying. Emily tells Alex, she’ll make sure Leo doesn’t annoy her too much.
– Owen: Emily gets along with her youngest brother.
Alex:
– Emily: Alex and Emily get along pretty well, they are sarcastic to each other, but they get along, they both think Leo is annoying, but Emily is a little nicer to Leo.
– Leo: Alex thinks Leo is annoying, Leo and Alex get into sibling arguments a lot, if something stinks, and Alex mentions it, he’ll say that Alex smells like that. Even though, she thinks Leo is annoying and they get into arguments, she still loves him and would do anything to protect him. If Leo is ever being bullied at school, Alex will try and comfort him, if Leo is sick, she’ll feel bad and tell him she’s sorry he’s sick. She doesn’t try to dismiss his feelings, she just gets annoyed at him, when he bothers her while she’s trying to do something, sometimes, she’ll get annoyed when he’s a little bit embarrassing, but she doesn’t burst into a rage, she only does this when he is being whiny, especially towards his parents. When Leo is disrupting her, she is onl;y sarcastic, and annoyed by him, but however, if he’s being whiny, disrespectful, and spoiled, she’ll snap at him. Alex does not snap at Leo when he tries to play with her, she snaps at him when he is rude, whiny, and disrespectful.
– Owen: Alex thinks Owen is a cute baby, she is a caring sister towards him, she carries him sometimes, she sometimes gets annoyed when he cries a lot, but she tries her best to calm him down, Overall, Alex doesn’t treat him the same as she does Leo. Leo gets upset when Alex gets to hold Owen, and he doesn’t. Alex thinks Leo is annoying, but she doesn’t think Owen is annoying. Alex is never mean to Owen.
Leo:
– Emily: Leo and Emily get along pretty well, Emily thinks Leo is a little annoying, but Emily is a little nicer to Leo.
– Alex: Leo annoys Alex a lot, Leo and Alex get into sibling arguments a lot, he thinks she is a big meanie, sometimes he annoys her just for the fun of it.
– Owen: Leo likes his younger brother, sometimes he will give him some of food, he tries to be a good older brother towards Owen. If Owen cries while he is carrying him, Leo will try to calm him down, but Leo doesn’t know what to do, so he’ll go to his mom. But Leo is sometimes rough with Owen, not all the time, but he is rough with him sometimes. Sometimes Leo will sneak up behind Owen say Boo, which will cause Owen to cry, and get scared of Leo. Leo thinks it sooooo annoying when Owen cries, he also doesn’t like when Owen tries to play with his “special” car. Overall, he still loves his little brother, and he wants to be the best big brother.
Owen:
– Emily: Owen is still young, but he likes his oldest sister, he’ll sometimes play with her hair, if she holds him.
– Alex: Owen is still young, but he likes his older sister, he’ll sometimes try and play with her hair.
– Leo: Owen is still young, but he likes his older brother.
Character Aliases: said throughout the story (only said by characters who are in this story)
Alice:
– Sis (By uncle)
– Mom (by Emily, Alex, and Leo)
– Mama (by Owen)
– Aunt ??? (whatever her name is) (by Cousin(s))
David
– Dad (by Emily, Alex, and Leo)
– Dada (by Owen)
– Uncle David (by Cousins)
Emily
– Emily
– Sis (By Alex)
– Em (by Alex)
– Sissy (maybe) (by Owen, you can decide that though)
Alex
– Alexandra (Real name)
– Alex (nickname, what everyone calls her)
– Sis (By Emily)
– Big Sis (By Leo)
– Meanie (By Leo)
– Sissy (by Owen, you can decide that though)
– A-lex (by Owen)
Leo
– Leo
– ??? (you can decide, but it’s something related to “annoying”) (by Alex)
– Bro (By Emily)
– Little Bro (by Emily)
– Little Dude (By his older cousins, Ben and Ethan)
– Son (By his dad)
Owen
– Owen
– Little Bro (by Leo)
– Little Brother (By Leo)
– My boy (By his dad)
Character Designs: Physical Appearance (don’t list in the text)
Alice (Mother)
– Gender: Female
– Age: 45
– Hair Color: Brown
– Relatives:
– David (husband)
– Emily (daughter)
– Alex (daughter)
– Leo (son)
– Owen (son)
– Elizabeth (mother)
– William (father)
– Thomas (younger brother)
– Catherine (sister-in-law)
– Benjamin (Ben) (nephew)
– Ethan (nephew)
– Chloe (niece)
David
– Gender: Male
– Age: 47
– Hair Color: Black
– Relatives:
– Alice (wife)
– Emily (daughter)
– Alex (daughter)
– Leo (son)
– Owen (son)
– Elizabeth (mother-in-law)
– William (father-in-law)
– Thomas (brother-in-law)
– Catherine (co-sister-in-law)
– Benjamin (Ben) (nephew)
– Ethan (nephew)
– Chloe (niece)
Siblings:
1: Emily
– Gender: Female
– Age: 17
– Personality: Gets annoyed by Alex and Leo’s fights,
– Likes: food, her family, sleeping in
– Design:
– Shirt: A white shirt with light gray stripes, a dark green denim jacket.
– Pants: Blue Jean Shorts
– Shoes: Brown Boots
– Hair Color: Brown
– Accessories: Black Headband (decide if she should wear that)
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Alex (younger sister)
– Leo (younger brother)
– Owen (youngest brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Thomas (Tom) (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Benjamin (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
2: Alex
– Gender: Female
– Age: Teenager (14 years old)
– Personality: sarcastic, witty, snarky, easily annoyed (by her younger brother), caring,
– Likes: Music, her phone, her family, Owen
– Design:
– Shirt: White Jacket, Gray Shirt
– Pants: Blue Jean Shorts
– Shoes: tennis shoes (white, black, or gray), white shoelaces, white sole color
– Socks: Short White ankle socks
– Hair Color: (brown, or black)
– Head Accessories: head bow, headband, hair clip.
– Accessories Color: Red, Yellow, Blue, or Purple
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Emily (older sister)
– Leo (younger brother)
– Owen (youngest brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Thomas (Tom) (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Benjamin (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
3: Leo (think of name)
– Gender: Male
– Age: 10
– Personality: friendly, energetic, annoying (to his older sister, Sibling 2), easily scared (off the dark especially)
– Design:
– Shirt: Blue Rocket League Shirt with short blue sleeves, and white long sleeves (this is just a random shirt he has)
– Pants: Blue Jeans
– Shoes: Black Converse with white shoelaces
– Hair Color: Black
– Accessories: Blue Cap
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Emily (oldest sister)
– Alex (older sister)
– Owen (younger brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Thomas (Tom) (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Benjamin (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
4: Owen
– Gender: Male
– Age: 1
– Personality:
– Design:
– Outfit: A Blue onesie.
– Hair Color: Brown
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Emily (oldest sister)
– Alex (older sister)
– Leo (older brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Thomas (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Ben (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
Grandparents: they don’t appear in this story.
Grandmother (Elizabeth)
– Gender: Female
– Age: 68
– Personality:
– Design:
– Shirt:
– Pants:
– Shoes: type, color, shoelaces color (if have any), sole color
– Hair Color: White
– Accessories:
– Relatives:
– William (husband)
– Alice (daughter)
– David (son-in-law)
– Emily (granddaughter)
– Alex (granddaughter)
– Leo (grandson)
– Owen (grandson)
– Thomas (Tom) (son)
– Catherine (daughter-in-law)
– Benjamin (Ben) (grandson)
– Ethan (grandson)
– Chloe (granddaughter)
Grandfather (William)
– Gender: Male
– Age: 60-70 (you decide)
– Personality:
– Design:
– Shirt:
– Pants:
– Shoes: type, color, shoelaces color (if have any), sole color
– Hair Color: White
– Accessories:
– Relatives:
– Elizabeth (wife)
– Alice (daughter)
– David (son-in-law)
– Emily (granddaughter)
– Alex (granddaughter)
– Leo (grandson)
– Owen (grandson)
– Thomas (Tom) (son)
– Catherine (daughter-in-law)
– Benjamin (Ben) (grandson)
– Ethan (grandson)
– Chloe (granddaughter)
Uncle, Aunt, and Cousins: they don’t appear in this story, but one of them is mentioned
Thomas (Tom) (Uncle) (mentioned)
– Gender: Male
– Age:
– Relatives:
– Catherine (wife)
– Benjamin (son)
– Ethan (son)
– Chloe (daughter)
– Alice (older sister)
– David (brother-in-law)
– Emily (niece)
– Alex (niece)
– Leo (nephew)
– Owen (nephew)
– Elizabeth (mother)
– William (father)
Aunt (Catherine)
– Gender: Female
– Age:
– Relatives:
– Thomas (Tom) (husband)
– Benjamin (Ben) (son)
– Ethan (son)
– Chloe (daughter)
– Alice (sister-in-law)
– David (co-brother-in-law)
– Emily (niece)
– Alex (niece)
– Leo (nephew)
– Owen (nephew)
– Elizabeth (mother-in-law)
– William (father-in-law)
Benjamin (Cousin)
– Gender: Male
– Age: 19-20 (College Student)
– Relatives:
– Catherine (mother)
– Thomas (Tom) (father)
– Ethan (younger brother)
– Chloe (younger sister)
– David(uncle)
– Alice (aunt)
– Emily (cousin)
– Alex (cousin)
– Leo (cousin)
– Owen (cousin)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
Ethan
– Gender: Male
– Age: 16-17 (Around the same age as Emily)
– Relatives:
– Catherine (mother)
– Thomas (father)
– Benjamin (older brother)
– Chloe (younger sister)
– David (uncle)
– Alice (aunt)
– Emily (cousin)
– Alex (cousin)
– Leo (cousin)
– Owen (cousin)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
Chloe
– Gender: Female
– Age: 13
– Relatives:
– Catherine (mother)
– Thomas (father)
– Benjamin (oldest brother)
– Ethan (older brother)
– David (uncle)
– Alice (aunt)
– Emily (cousin)
– Alex (cousin)
– Leo (cousin)
– Owen (cousin)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
Note: Grandmother, Grandfather, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin don’t have the same last name as the 4 siblings, since they are on the maternal side of the family, and Mother now has Father’s last name, since she is married to him.
Family House:
– Story: 1 story house, or 2 story
– Living Room
– Kitchen
– Bathrooms
– List each bathroom
– Bedrooms:
– Alice and David’s Bedroom
– Emily’s Bedroom
– Alex’s Bedroom
– Leo’s Bedroom
– Owen’s Bedroom
– Guest Bedroom
– Family Photos;
– List some family photos, give ideas
– A photo of all the siblings, Leo is on Emily’s Back, Alex is standing next to Emily while holding Owen.
– A picture of the whole family, Leo is on his mom’s back, Alex is standing in the middle, Emily is standing next to Alex, their dad is behind them putting his arm around one of his daughters, and Alice is holding Owen.
House Layout: so, you know how the house looks in the story, because this is how it looks.
House:
When entering the house, the dining room is to the left, and to the right is a small hallway that leads to the garage, when going into the dining room on the left after entering the house , you can turn right, and head into the kitchen, in the kitchen, at the counter are 3 stools (One where Emily sits, one where Alex sits, and one where Leo sits), and there is a high chair, which is where Owen sits. when turning to the right, there is the living room which is pretty big, another way to the living room is when you enter the house, go down the corridor and the living room is right there, in the living room, turn right, and go through the small corridor, in the small corridor, in front leads to the playroom, and to the right is stairs that lead upstairs, if you go in front to the room, when in the room turn right, and go down the corridor, and into the playroom, then take a right, and go down the corridor, in the corridor, to the right is the basement, when heading down the corridor after leaving the playroom, it leads to the study room, when deciding to go upstairs, go up the stairs, turn the corner, then go up the stairs, at the top of the stairs, turn the corner and then walk down the corridor, at the end of the corridor, you can go either left or right, on the left side of the hallway is the master bedroom (Alice and David’s room) (which is at the very end) (the master bathroom is in the master bedroom, upon entering the master bedroom, turn right and go into the bathroom), Emily’s room, David’s office, and the Guest Bedroom (which is front of Emily’s room, and David’s office), on the right side is Alex’s room, Leo’s Room, and Owen’s Room (Owen’s room is in front of Leo and Alex’s Room), at the end of the hallway is the bathroom (where all the siblings share the bathroom).
Basement:
When entering the basement, open the door to the basement, turn the corner, and go down the steps, in the basement is a poo table, the laundry room is also in the basement.
Backyard:
In the kitchen, near the entrance to the living room, there are sliding doors, go through the sliding doors, and head outside, on the porch is a grill and some chairs to relax in, and in front is a pool and there are also chairs to relax in, in front of the pool is the grassy area where there is a sandpit (in the middle), a swing set (to the left), and a trampoline (to the right).
Character Thoughts and Relationships:
Alice (Mother):
- Emily: Alice loves Emily’s maturity and how she’s always willing to help out. She worries that Emily is too responsible and carries too much weight on her shoulders.
- Alex: Alice is frustrated by Alex’s quick temper and snarky attitude, often wishing she would be more understanding and patient, especially with Leo. She fears Alex might resent Leo and their relationship will be permanently damaged.
- Leo: Alice loves Leo’s energy and optimism. She worries he is a bit too sensitive and needs to learn how to handle frustration and disappointment. She wants to encourage him to grow into a strong and confident young man.
- Owen: Alice adores Owen’s innocent joy and sees a lot of herself in his sweet nature. She cherishes his babyhood, but also knows he’ll grow up quickly.
David (Father):
- Emily: David is proud of Emily’s intelligence and her ability to handle difficult situations. He sometimes worries she doesn’t allow herself to relax and have fun.
- Alex: David admires Alex’s strong personality and sense of humor. He wishes she would be less judgmental and more compassionate, especially towards her brother. He hopes she can find a balance between her assertiveness and empathy.
- Leo: David loves Leo’s imagination and his enthusiasm for life. He worries Leo might be too easily upset and needs to learn resilience. He wants to encourage Leo to follow his dreams and be brave.
- Owen: David is smitten with Owen’s cuteness and playful spirit. He knows that Owen is still very young and needs a lot of care and attention.
Emily:
- Alex: Emily thinks Alex is a good sister, even though she can be sarcastic and sometimes annoying. She feels protective of Alex, but also wants to encourage her to be kinder to Leo.
- Leo: Emily is a bit annoyed by Leo’s constant need for attention. She tries to be patient with him, but sometimes feels like he’s being too demanding.
- Owen: Emily loves Owen and finds him adorable. She enjoys playing with him and finds his babbling hilarious.
Alex:
- Emily: Alex sees Emily as her best friend and confidante. They share a sarcastic sense of humor and a strong bond.
- Leo: Alex finds Leo incredibly annoying and often feels like he’s deliberately trying to disrupt her. While she loves him, she often wishes he would just disappear when she needs peace and quiet. She thinks Leo needs to mature and be more respectful of her time and space.
- Owen: Alex loves Owen and sees him as a sweet and innocent little brother. She enjoys playing with him and thinks he’s absolutely adorable.
Leo:
- Emily: Leo admires Emily and thinks she’s a cool big sister. He sometimes feels a bit intimidated by her, but mostly likes her and wants to be her friend.
- Alex: Leo thinks Alex is mean and doesn’t understand him. He’s often upset by her teasing and feels like she’s always picking on him. Despite their disagreements, he still wants Alex to like him.
- Owen: Leo loves Owen and wants to be a good big brother. He enjoys playing with him and thinks he’s a fun little brother. Sometimes he gets frustrated when Owen cries a lot.
Owen:
- Emily: Owen loves Emily and thinks she’s a good sister. He enjoys playing with her hair and trying to copy her sounds.
- Alex: Owen loves Alex and thinks she’s a fun sister. He loves to play with her and often reaches for her when he needs comfort.
- Leo: Owen enjoys playing with Leo and loves to follow him around. He also cries when Leo is too rough with him, but still wants to play.
Most Annoying Character:
The most annoying character is Leo. He consistently disrupts the family’s peace with his constant need for attention, his whining, and his attempts to get what he wants. This makes him a source of frustration for his family, especially Alex.
How Characters Act When Mad:
- Alice: Alice tends to raise her voice and become more agitated when frustrated. She might make exasperated sighs and sometimes even resort to a brief, but firm, scolding.
- David: David tries to remain calm but gets a stern look in his eyes. He’ll speak in a low, firm voice and use a more serious tone.
- Emily: Emily might roll her eyes or sigh heavily when annoyed. She’ll usually express her frustration by saying something sarcastic or by simply walking away.
- Alex: Alex is quick to anger and will snap at Leo, sometimes saying hurtful things. She tends to be loud and will throw her hands up in frustration.
- Leo: Leo pouts when he’s upset. He might also cry or try to get his way by whining or begging.
Funny to See Get Mad:
It’s Leo who is funny to see get mad. His pouts and whining are often comical, especially when he tries to manipulate his family.
Scariest to See Get Mad:
Alex is the scariest to see get mad. While she rarely lashes out physically, her sharp words and anger can be intimidating, especially for Leo.
Alex and Leo’s Relationship:
- Is Alex too mean to Leo? Yes, Alex is often too harsh and judgmental towards Leo.
- How and why? Alex gets frustrated by Leo’s constant need for attention, especially when he interrupts her or when she’s trying to do something else. She doesn’t understand his need to be constantly acknowledged and often feels like he’s deliberately trying to annoy her.
- What can she do better? Alex needs to develop more empathy for Leo’s age and his need for attention. She should try to be more patient and understanding, even if his actions are annoying.
- Will this affect Leo when he is older? Yes, Alex’s harsh treatment of Leo could have long-term consequences. It could lead to him becoming withdrawn, insecure, or even resentful of her.
Leo’s Behavior:
- Does Alex get annoyed when Leo is excited? It’s not that Alex gets annoyed by Leo’s excitement, she gets annoyed by Leo’s constant need for attention.
- Is Emily nice to Leo? Emily tries to be nice to Leo, but she does get annoyed by his constant need for attention.
- Does Owen seem to like Leo, or does he seem to be scared of him? Owen likes Leo, but sometimes cries when Leo is rough with him.
- If Alex snaps at Leo, will this affect him when he’s older? Yes, it could have negative consequences. It could affect his self-esteem, his relationship with Alex, and his ability to trust his family.
- Is Leo scared of Alex? Yes, Leo often feels scared of Alex when she snaps at him, because her words can be hurtful and he doesn’t know how to handle it.
- How does Leo feel when he tries to play, talk to, or show something to someone but they are busy? He feels frustrated, ignored, and left out. This is why he continues to try to get their attention, even if it annoys them.
- Does Leo need discipline? Yes, Leo needs some guidance and boundaries. However, this needs to be done in a way that is constructive and loving, not harsh or punitive.
- Is Leo being annoying? Yes, Leo can be annoying at times. His constant need for attention, his whining, and his attempts to get his way can be disruptive. However, it’s important to remember that he is still young and is learning how to navigate the world.
- Does Leo need discipline? Yes, he needs some guidance and boundaries. However, this needs to be done in a way that is constructive and loving, not harsh or punitive.
- What about Leo’s attitude and behavior? Leo is a young boy who is still learning how to behave appropriately. He needs to be taught how to express his needs in a respectful way and how to accept boundaries.
- Are Alice and David being nice to Leo, are they treating him well? Alice and David are trying to be fair and loving with Leo, but they also need to establish clear boundaries and rules.
- What would people think of Leo in public, especially Alex and Emily’s friends? Some might find him cute, some might find him annoying, and some might just see him as a typical younger brother.
- Is Leo acting appropriately for his age? Leo is still a young child, and his behavior is appropriate for his age. He doesn’t understand boundaries and often needs reminders.
- Who is in the wrong? It’s difficult to say definitively who is in the wrong, as both Leo and Alex are responsible for their actions.
- Does Leo deserve to be yelled at when he’s being whiny and disrespectful? Leo doesn’t always deserve to be yelled at. He needs guidance, but also needs to be shown love and empathy.
- Does he deserve discipline, or does he not deserve it? Leo needs to learn about boundaries and how to express his needs appropriately. However, punishment should be a last resort and should be delivered in a loving and constructive way.
- List all the times where Leo has been annoying:
- Interrupting Alex while she’s on the phone.
- Whining and crying when he doesn’t get what he wants.
- Being rough with Owen.
- Saying that Alex stinks.
- Trying to talk to Alice when she’s busy.
Alex’s Actions Towards Leo:
- What would happen if Alex pushed Leo if he was messing with her? While Alex is frustrated by Leo, she would never physically hurt him. However, she might lose her temper and say something hurtful.
- Can she still apologize to Leo? Yes, even if she gets frustrated, Alex should still apologize to Leo if she is ever too mean or harsh towards him.
- Is Leo’s methods of wanting attention bad? Leo’s methods of wanting attention are not bad, they are just inappropriate and annoying. He doesn’t understand boundaries.
- Is Leo a little rough with Owen? Yes, Leo can be rough with Owen sometimes. He does not intend to hurt him, but he doesn’t always understand how to play gently.
- List all the times he’s rough with Owen:
- Accidentally dropping Owen when carrying him.
- Playing with his toys too aggressively around Owen.
- Saying “boo” and scaring Owen.
Leo’s Annoying Behavior in Public:
- What are all the times Leo has been annoying in public?
- Whining in the grocery store.
- Running around in a restaurant.
- Asking for something when they are in a hurry.
Leo’s Character:
- Is Leo being ignored? Yes, Leo often feels ignored by his family, especially when they are busy. This is why he tries to get their attention, even if it is annoying.
- Is Leo a good or a bad brother? Leo wants to be a good brother, but he often acts out because he doesn’t understand boundaries. He needs guidance and patience.
- When Leo says Alex stinks, is he right about that, or is he just saying that? Leo probably just means that he doesn’t like the way Alex smells. He might be trying to get a reaction from her.
- What do the other kids think of Leo? Other kids might find Leo annoying or might think he’s cute and energetic.
- Does Leo need to be punished? Punishment should be a last resort. Leo needs guidance and boundaries, but he also needs to feel loved and supported.
- What would happen if Leo was punished, how would he be punished, how would he feel? Leo would likely feel hurt and confused if he was punished. Punishment should be used sparingly and should be a last resort, as it could have negative consequences for Leo’s sense of self-worth and his relationship with his family.
- What are some times Alex has been mean to Leo?
- Called him names.
- Told him to go away.
- Snapped at him when he was trying to talk to her.
- What are some times Alex has been caring towards Leo?
- Tried to comfort him when he was upset.
- Shared her food with him.
- Tried to protect him from other kids.
Leo’s Life:
- What are some things Emily, Alex, Leo, and Owen like?
- Emily likes reading, drawing, and spending time with her friends.
- Alex likes music, hanging out with her friends, and being on her phone.
- Leo likes playing video games, playing with his toys, and spending time with his family.
- Owen likes playing with his toys, babbling, and being carried around by his family.
- How does Leo act at school? Does he get in trouble at school? Leo is probably well-behaved at school. He might get in trouble for being a bit too energetic.
- What do Leo’s teachers think of him? Leo’s teachers probably think he’s a good kid, but might need some extra guidance.
- What would happen if Leo got detention? Is it necessary? If Leo got detention, it would be a wake-up call for him and he would understand he needs to be respectful in school. It would also make him less likely to repeat his actions.
- Is Leo mature for his age? Does he act like a 10-year-old? Leo is not mature for his age, he acts his age. He’s a young boy, and he’s learning how to navigate the world.
- What type of mind does Leo have (imagination as well, like is it a big imagination)? Leo has a vivid imagination and is often daydreaming and thinking up new things.
- Alice and David do not baby Leo, they want him to be a man when he grows up. If Leo were to be babied, then Leo would not know how to navigate the world, because he would always ask “Mommy and Daddy” for help, and he would be a childish adult. But Alice and David do not “baby” him, they `say he’s a kid, not a baby. They don’t carry him, and Leo does not sit on their lap. They want (and hope for) Leo to grow up into a young man. Alice and David’s approach is good and should encourage Leo to become more independent.
- What are some rules that the children have?
- No whining or crying when they don’t get what they want.
- No interrupting when someone is on the phone.
- No being rude to each other.
- No hitting each other.
- No touching Owen’s hair.
Scene of Leo Being Punished (Dialogue Only):
(The scene takes place in the kitchen. Leo is whining and begging Alice to let him play outside after dinner. She tells him no because it’s too late, and he keeps begging until she tells him to stop. She tells him to go play with his toys or watch TV, but he refuses. Alex is in the kitchen, doing the dishes. David is in his office.)
Leo (whining): But Mom, I want to go outside! Please, please, please! I’ll be good, I promise!
Alice (firmly): Leo, I said no. It’s too late to be outside. Go play with your toys or watch TV.
Leo (still whining): But I want to play outside!
Alex (sarcastically): Wow, you really know how to push your luck, huh? Maybe if you whine loud enough, Mom will change her mind!
Leo (pouting): You’re mean!
Alice (sighing): Leo, go to your room.
Leo (refusing): No! I don’t want to!
Alice (losing her patience): Leo, that’s it. You’re grounded for the rest of the night. Go to your room and stay there.
Leo (running off to his room, crying): It’s not fair! I hate you!
- (Alice and Alex look at each other, both frustrated.)
Alex (exasperated): “It’s not fair!” He’s so dramatic! Seriously, Mom, what am I supposed to do with him?
Alice (trying to stay calm): He’s just a kid, Alex. He needs to learn that he can’t always get what he wants.
Alex (rolling her eyes): “Just a kid!” He’s ten years old, Mom. He’s not a baby anymore.
Alice (sighing): Alex, I know. It’s just… I feel like he’s constantly pushing the boundaries and trying to get away with things.
Alex (frustrated): He’s constantly annoying me. He’s annoying Emily. He’s even rough with Owen. He’s constantly interrupting me, trying to talk to me when I’m on my phone. He doesn’t even seem to care that he’s interrupting. It’s like he doesn’t even realize it. I’m so sick of it.
Alice (raising her voice): Alex, I know it’s frustrating. But you need to try to be more patient with him. He’s just a kid.
Alex (angry): “Just a kid!” He’s just a kid?! I’m sick of hearing that! He’s so annoying. He’s so dramatic. He’s so disrespectful. I can’t stand him.
Alice (exasperated): Alex, I get it. It’s hard. But you have to try. You have to understand that he’s still learning and that he needs our guidance and support.
- (David comes out of his office and walks into the kitchen.)
David (gently): What’s going on?
Alice (sighing): Leo was being whiny and disrespectful, so I grounded him for the night.
David (to Alex): Alex, it’s important to remember that Leo is still young and is trying to find his place in the family. You need to try to be more patient and understanding.
Alex (scoffing): It’s not easy, Dad! He’s so annoying!
David (firmly): He’s just a kid, Alex. He doesn’t know any better.
- (Alex storms out of the kitchen, still angry.)
Alice (exasperated): I can’t with her. What am I going to do with that girl?
David (putting his arm around Alice): She’s just trying to cope with the situation. It’s hard being the older sister, especially when your younger brother is always getting into trouble.
Alice (sighing): I know. I just want them all to get along.
- (David kisses Alice on the head.)
David (softly): We’ll work it out. We always do.
Scene the Next Day (Dialogue Only):
(Alice is in the kitchen, making breakfast. Alex walks in.)
Alex (coldly): Hey.
Alice (looking up): Hey, honey. How are you feeling?
Alex (glowering): Fine.
Alice (gently): I was thinking about last night. I know it was frustrating, but I really think you need to try to be a little kinder to Leo.
Alex (rolling her eyes): He’s so annoying, Mom.
Alice (sighing): He’s just a kid. He doesn’t know any better.
Alex (exasperated): He’s ten years old! He’s not a baby!
Alice (firmly): He’s still growing and learning. It’s important for him to feel like he belongs and that we love him.
Alex (scoffing): He doesn’t act like he needs any love.
Alice (shaking her head): Alex, you need to try to be more patient and understanding. It will be good for both of you.
- (David walks into the kitchen.)
David (gently): Morning, ladies. What are you two talking about?
Alice (sighing): We were just talking about Leo. Alex is still upset from last night.
David (to Alex): Alex, sweetie, it’s important to remember that Leo is your little brother. He needs your love and support.
Alex (muttering): He’s so annoying!
David (firmly): I know he can be frustrating, but he’s still your brother. Try to be a little more compassionate.
Alice (gently): You need to try to find a balance between loving him and being a good sister to him.
- (Alex sighs and walks out of the kitchen, still annoyed.)
Alice (shaking her head): I don’t know what to do with her.
David (putting his arm around Alice): We’ll get through it.
Scene in Alice and David’s Bedroom (Dialogue Only):
(Later that night, Alice and David are in their bedroom, getting ready for bed.)
Alice (sighing): I can’t help but feel like Alex is getting more and more distant from Leo.
David (gently): I know, it’s hard to watch.
Alice (worried): I’m worried about how this is going to affect them both in the long run.
David (softly): We’ll keep talking to them. We’ll remind them that they need to be kind and understanding towards each other.
Alice (hopefully): I hope they can work it out.
David (kissing Alice on the forehead): We’ll be there for them, no matter what.
- (They lie down in bed and drift off to sleep.)
Scene with Leo and Owen (Dialogue Only):
- (Leo and Owen are in the living room, playing with toys.)
Leo (excitedly): Owen, look! This is my favorite car.
Owen (babbling): Goo-goo gaga.
Leo (showing Owen the car): It goes really fast!
- (Leo starts playing with the car, making it race across the floor. Owen watches him, fascinated. Leo accidentally bumps into Owen with the car, causing Owen to cry.)
Owen (crying): Waaaaaaaah!
Leo (panicked): Owen! I’m sorry!
- (Leo tries to pick up Owen, but Owen keeps crying. Leo runs to Alice, looking for help.)
Leo (frantically): Mom! Mom! Owen’s crying!
Alice (coming into the living room): Oh, sweetie, it’s okay. What happened?
Leo (looking at the car): I bumped him with my car.
Alice (gently): It’s okay, Leo. Owen will be fine.
- (Alice picks Owen up and rocks him in her arms, trying to calm him down.)
Owen (sniffling): Mama! Mama!
Leo (looking at Owen sadly): I’m sorry, Owen.
Alice (to Leo): You have to be careful with Owen. He’s still very small.
Leo (nodding): Okay, Mom.
Alice (to Owen): It’s okay, my boy. You’re safe.
- (Owen calms down and snuggles into Alice’s arms. Alice kisses Owen on the head.)
Alice (to Leo): You can play with your toys now, Leo.
- (Leo goes back to playing with his car, watching Owen in Alice’s arms.)
Scene in the Kitchen (Dialogue Only):
(Alice is in the kitchen, preparing dinner. Leo walks in, wanting to talk to her.)
Leo (excitedly): Mom, guess what!
Alice (busy chopping vegetables): What is it, Leo?
Leo (eagerly): I saw a big, fat, juicy worm in the backyard today!
Alice (glancing at Leo): That’s nice, honey.
Leo (pointing to the worm): It was wriggling and squirming, it was so cool!
Alice (still chopping vegetables): That’s great, Leo. I’m glad you’re enjoying your day.
Leo (waiting for Alice to respond): Mom, I think we should dig it up and keep it as a pet!
Alice (smiling): That’s a good idea, Leo. Maybe you can talk to Dad about it.
Leo (pouting): But Mom, you’re the one who knows about worms!
Alice (patting Leo’s head): I’m busy right now, honey. Why don’t you go ask Dad?
Leo (disappointed): Okay, Mom.
- (Leo walks away, disappointed that Alice didn’t show more interest. He goes to the living room and starts playing with Owen. Owen is babbling and trying to say Alex’s name.)
Owen (babbling): A-lex. A-lex.
Leo (smiling): You’re trying to say Alex’s name.
Owen (babbling): A-lex. A-lex.
- (Leo is laughing and playing with Owen. He’s a little annoyed that Owen keeps saying Alex’s name. He decides to go upstairs to his room, hoping that Alex will be there so he can tell her about the worm. Owen is playing with a toy ball in the living room. Alex is in her room on her phone.)
Scene in Alex’s Room (Dialogue Only):
- (Leo goes upstairs to Alex’s room.)
Leo (knocking on Alex’s door): Alex! Alex!
Alex (irritated): What do you want, Leo?
Leo (walking into the room): I saw a worm in the backyard today!
Alex (rolling her eyes): Really? That’s amazing.
Leo (pointing to the worm): It was so big and fat! And it was wriggling and squirming. It was so cool!
Alex (uninterested): Uh-huh.
Leo (looking at Alex): Alex, I think we should dig it up and keep it as a pet!
Alex (scoffing): A worm? Seriously?
Leo (pouting): Yeah! It would be cool to have a pet worm.
Alex (ignoring Leo): Can you just leave me alone? I’m on the phone.
Leo (annoyed): Alex, you’re being mean!
Alex (rolling her eyes): Just go away, Leo.
- (Leo storms out of Alex’s room, angry that she’s being mean to him. He goes downstairs to the living room and sits on the couch. Owen is playing with a toy ball.)
Scene in the Living Room (Dialogue Only):
- (Leo is sitting on the couch, watching TV. Alex walks by, on her way to the kitchen.)
Leo (calling out to Alex): Alex!
Alex (ignoring Leo):
Leo (getting up and following Alex): Alex! Alex!
Alex (stopping and turning to Leo): What do you want?
Leo (pouting): Can I play with you?
Alex (rolling her eyes): No, Leo. Go play with Owen.
Leo (whining): But I want to play with you!
Alex (snapping): Leo, stop it. You’re being annoying.
Leo (crying): You’re mean! I hate you!
- (Leo runs upstairs to his room, crying. Alex walks into the kitchen. Emily is sitting at the counter, doing her homework.)
Scene in the Kitchen (Dialogue Only):
- (Alice is in the kitchen, making dinner. Alex walks in, still annoyed.)
Alice (gently): Alex, honey, is everything okay?
Alex (glowering): No.
Alice (concerned): What’s wrong?
Alex (frustrated): I’m so sick of Leo!
Alice (sighing): Alex, you need to be patient with him. He’s just a kid.
Alex (angrily): He’s ten years old! He’s not a baby!
Alice (trying to stay calm): Alex, I know. But you need to try to be more understanding.
Alex (exasperated): He’s so annoying! He’s constantly interrupting me, trying to talk to me when I’m on the phone. He’s always whining and crying. He’s always trying to get my attention. I’m so sick of it!
Alice (raising her voice): Alex, stop it!
Alex (glaring at Alice): I can’t stand him!
Alice (exasperated): Alex, I understand that he can be frustrating, but you need to try to be a better sister to him.
Alex (rolling her eyes): He’s so immature! He’s always acting like a baby.
Alice (firmly): Alex, you need to be kinder to your brother. He needs your support.
Alex (scoffing): He doesn’t deserve my support.
Alice (losing her patience): Alex! I’m not going to have this conversation anymore. Go to your room.
- (Alex storms out of the kitchen, still angry. Alice is left shaking her head.)
Alice (to herself): I can’t with her. What am I going to do with that girl?
Scene with Alex and Emily (Dialogue Only):
(Alex is in her room, scrolling through social media. She gets a text from Emily.)
Emily (text): Hey, what’s up?
Alex (text): Nothing much, just trying to survive Leo.
Emily (text): I feel you. He’s been so annoying lately.
Alex (text): I know, right? I’m so sick of him.
Emily (text): I feel like he’s always trying to get our attention.
Alex (text): I know, and it’s so frustrating.
Emily (text): I’m just glad that I don’t have to deal with him all the time.
Alex (text): Me too.
Emily (text): I think you should go talk to Mom.
Alex (text): I already did, but she just says, “He’s just a kid.”
Emily (text): I know, I know. But maybe if you talk to her again, she’ll understand.
Alex (text): Maybe. I just don’t know what to do anymore.
Emily (text): I’m here for you. We’ll figure it out.
Alex (text): Thanks, Em.
- (Alex puts her phone down, still feeling frustrated.)
Scene in Alex’s Dream (Dialogue Only):
(Later that night, Alex is asleep in her bed. She has a dream.)
- (The dream takes place in their house, but everything is different. Alex is older, about 20, and Leo is about 18.)
Dream!Alex (looking at Dream!Leo): Leo, why are you always so annoying?
Dream!Leo (looking at Dream!Alex sadly): I don’t know, Alex.
Dream!Alex (scoffing): You’re so immature. You’re always trying to get my attention.
Dream!Leo (looking at Dream!Alex): I’m just trying to be your friend.
Dream!Alex (rolling her eyes): You’re not my friend. You’re my little brother.
Dream!Leo (sadly): I wish you liked me, Alex.
Dream!Alex (ignoring Dream!Leo): I’m going to my room.
Dream!Leo (calling out to Dream!Alex): Alex!
Dream!Alex (stopping and turning back to Dream!Leo): What do you want?
Dream!Leo (pleading): Can I talk to you?
Dream!Alex (shaking her head): I don’t want to talk to you.
Dream!Leo (crying): Alex, you’re mean!
- (Dream!Alex walks away, leaving Dream!Leo standing alone, crying.)
Dream!Alex (waking up):
- (Alex wakes up in a cold sweat. She sits up in bed, her heart pounding.)
Alex (whispering to herself): It was just a dream. It wasn’t real.
- (Alex takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.)
Alex (to herself): I have to be better. I can’t keep being mean to Leo.
- (Alex gets out of bed and walks to the window, looking out at the moonlit night.)
Scene at Night (Dialogue Only):
(Alice and David are in their bedroom, getting ready for bed. Alex walks in, looking downcast.)
Alex (gently): Mom, Dad, can I talk to you?
Alice (gently): Of course, honey. Come sit with us.
- (Alex sits down on the bed next to Alice. David puts his arm around her.)
Alex (softly): I’ve been thinking about what you both said.
Alice (gently): About Leo?
Alex (nodding): Yeah. I know I haven’t been very nice to him. I’ve been mean and impatient. I’m sorry.
- (Alex looks at Alice and David, hoping for forgiveness.)
Alice (putting her arm around Alex): It’s okay, honey. We all make mistakes.
David (gently): The important thing is that you recognize your actions and that you want to do better.
Alex (nodding): I do. I want to be a better sister to Leo.
Alice (smiling): We know you do.
David (softly): It’s not easy having a little brother, especially when he can be annoying.
Alex (nodding): I know, Dad. But I’m going to try to be more patient with him.
Alice (gently): That’s all we ask, sweetie.
David (kissing Alex on the head): We love you, Alex.
Alex (smiling): I love you both too.
- *(Alex walks
