Chapter 78: A QuestionSuch a nice morning for a swim!Beth: Just lovely.
Dont...Beth: ...over do it, yes I know, and I won't.
Bye Dude, have a nice shift at..... what the ?? What has happened to your waist??Dude: Nothing! it's just the way this top hangs.
<Stares> No it's not... your waist has nearly doubled in size!Dude: Look, I can't talk about this now.... going to be late.
Oh.... this will keep. I'll see you in a few hours. (Could hardly miss you at that size)Dude: I heard that... You're gonna push me too far one day...
.... and then he got all stroppy 'cos I pointed out that it really had got bigger over night.Lily: I can't quite hear what you're saying... you're too far away. (Collecting fossils and stuff)
Oh! It doesn't matter... It's nice up here. That rocky outcrop is quite rocky.
Oh my.. living aunt! Dude!Dude: Ignore her. Come in Jamel.
Jamel: Thanks, love the decorations.
Dude: They're nice eh.
Oh you keep grinning big boy... just you wait till I get you in that gym.Dude: Hi Lily, that looks like fun.
Lily: It is actually. The watcher bought it for me to see if it would trigger my work experience counter.
Dude: Has it?
Lily: Nope. Still fun though.
<gasp> That's fun? Wow.Lily: <laughing> it's awesome, you should try it.
Oh, maybe later.
Trinity: I'm a bit worried about my birthday tomorrow Watcher.
Oh no! not you as well Trinity. Honestly, it doesn't hurt at all, and you'll get to be a big teenager. You'll be able to do all sorts of cool things that you can't now.Trinity: Will I be able to still play with my giant dino?
Oh, er no.Trinity: What about my dolls house, I love that.
Umm, no, not that either.Trinity: What about the outside play equipment?
No, not exactly.Trinity: So what are these other cool things that I'll be able to do?
Umm.. well. You'll be able to learn how to paint. Or to write... or to cook... that's pretty exciting, right?Trinity: Nope.
Jamel: I really enjoyed my teenage years.
Trinity: I don't think I'm going to.
Jamel: Well, wait to you try it, then you might be surprised.
Trinity: If I don't like it can I go back?
Jamel: Ummm.... no, cakes only work to make you older.
Trinity: Bummer.
Aww... go on, eat the grapes. You'll like them, honest.Trinity: K, then..
Jamel: I can tell by the look on your face Watcher that Trinity's doing her duck-face thing isn't she?
Yep!
Trinity: Oh! Actually, that's quite a surprising result. I actually feel pretty happy I've done that.
Well, aging is like that too. You'll be happy you've done it.Trinity: Ohhhhh, I get it now. K then Watcher. I'll do it, I'll age up to a teen.
<smothered laughter> Oh, that's great Trinity!
Dude: Just mind yourself that you don't get squashed by the machine love.
Trinity: K greatgranddad.
Dude: You've done well at school. I'm proud of you.
Trinity: I feel good! Oh yeah.
Wow! this really is a lot of fun. You should so try it Watcher.
Right. Just you keep at that Dude. You've got to get rid of...Dude: I KNOW. Go away. Gee you're a real nag.
Least there's a pretty scene out here to look at.... not like the old bunch of fatties in there...Dude: I heard that... you left the door open.
Trinity: So the Watcher explained all about aging up to me.
Lily: Lovely!
Trinity: Yep, it's like eating a grape. At first you don't want to but then once you bite it you realize that it's actually pretty yummy.
Lily: Riiight, I see... sort of. How is that like your birthday?
Trinity: I have no idea at all. But I do know that I like grapes now.
Oh thank goodness. There's the pizza delivery person there. I'm starving.
Beth: Thank you very much.
Pizza Delivery person: No problem. We are rushed of our feet. It seems everyone has forgotten how to cook in the whole world!
Beth: Wow, crazy.
Beth: Do you want to come in and have a slice? Are you hungry?
Pizza Delivery Person: Oh, thank you so much but no, I'm fine. See you tomorrow then.
Lily: <sigh> There is something so nice about a tree.
I know, it really is just lovely.
Dude: So Jamel, I've been thinking.....
