[Write the Story] Parents Solve a Problem Together
Prompt: Parents Solve a Problem Together
Words: rhinoceros, umbrella, announcement, petal, feather, fruit, placemat, sketch, wobble, boil
Story
“Well, if we sketch out the game plan then maybe we can fix this.” Jeff slid a placemat under the fruit plate to silence the china wobble.
“We still have to address the rhinoceros in the room,” Sarah said.
“Isn’t the phrase elephant?” Jeff backed away from Sarah’s glare.
“Pedantic doesn’t become you. Besides, this is more rampage-y than an elephant. We have to nip this in the bud before Petal gets in real trouble. Will you check the pasta pot? It should be ready to boil.”
“I can’t believe you got the teacher to come for dinner.” Jeff dumped a box of noodles into the pot.
“Never underestimate the power of free food.” Sarah headed to the door as the chime rang through the house. She invited the teacher in, taking her coat and umbrella. “Thank you for coming, Ms. Hopkins.”
“I appreciate you taking the situation seriously. Petal’s announcement about being a superhero alien is just one in string of increasingly outlandish stories she’s been telling. Imagination is important, but so is truth. We need to nip this in the bud.”
A timer chimed. Jeff and Sarah excused themselves. Sarah’s eyes glowed as they drained pasta. “Truth indeed! Bud nipping! We have to tell her.”
Jeff smoothed Sarah’s feathers. “Are we ready to do that? There’s no going back after. Crap. Let me toast the garlic bread.
Hopkins’ shriek filled the air as she saw Jeff toast bread with lasers from his eyes. Jeff and Sarah shrugged. Problem solved.
Word Count: 251
Written: 1/4/18