TimBecky! Why didn’t you clean your room when I asked you to last week?
Umm… I was busy? [thinking about battling Tobey’s robots]
Tim
Well, you certainly had enough time to eat all these bananas! [Bob looks away innocently.]
[trying to hide the WordGirl emblem on her shirt] I’m sorry Dad, I promise I’ll do it after I get back from the-- uh, library! I have to return a book.
Tim
Becky, the library has plenty of books. I’m sure they can get by for now without that one.
But it’s-- their best one! And it’s overdue! What will they think of me?
Tim
I’m sure the librarian will be just as disappointed in you as I am. You’ll stay here until you’ve cleaned up this mess! I’ll just go to the discount cookie store by myself. [leaves]
WDWordGirl doll voice
“Go buy me an official WordGirl toothbrush protector.”
Tim
Honey, remind me to go to the store tomorrow and pick up a WordGirl toothbrush protector.
Good idea, hon! Let’s get two.
Why not thirty-two? One for each tooth? [He and the parents raise their hands in victory]
Tim
Sounds good!
Uh, aren’t there better things to spend our money on than silly toys and accessories?
WDWordGirl doll voice
“Buy me the WordGirl remote control pickle jar!”
Tim
First thing in the morning!
Oooh, pick one up for me while you’re at it.
Oh, pickle one up for me too! [laughs]
[shouting] Everybody stop! [in a normal voice] Mom, Dad, you’re not acting like yourselves. You’re constantly spending money on frivolous, silly things just because the doll tells you to!
Tim
Constantly?
Yes, constantly. You’re doing it again and again. As in, constantly buying Walk-and-Talk WordGirl accessories.
Tim
But honey, this is WordGirl, and WordGirl never lies. If she says we need something, we need it!
Do you need it, or just want it, Dad? I mean, shouldn’t we be spending our money on more important things like, I don’t know, food?
Oh, don’t get indignant, honey. What’s so great about “food” anyway? We’re buying the WordGirl tree shaker instead!
The tree shaker? What does that even do?
Shakes trees! Trees sold separately.
WDWordGirl doll voice
“Buy the WordGirl glow-in-the-dark suntan lotion!”
[This time the eyes of the dolls glow green, and the eyes of TJ and Mr. and Mrs. Botsford turn green as well. They start to speak in a monotone.]
TSTim, Sally and TJ
Glow-in-the-dark suntan lotion.
Okay, something’s going on here. It’s like the dolls have you under some sort of--
TSTim, Sally and TJ
Suntan lotion.
Mind control! Come on, Bob. Time to pay another visit to Mr. Big!
[TJ is in Becky's room playing with one of her unicorns and Becky comes into the room with Bob.]
TJ, I told you to quit going into my room! [gasps] And why are you holding Angelface?
Because I like him! He’s cool!
Wait, wait, watch. He can do tricks!
[He tosses Angelface into the air and catches it.]
Air somersaults! [he tosses it again, but misses. This is followed by a slow-motion reaction shot from Becky.]
[The unicorn slowly falls to the floor and shatters. Becky’s face changes from panic into anger.]
[grabs TJ by the shirt] TJ Botsford, you’re NEVER allowed to go into my room AGAIN!
[Tim comes up to them.]
Tim
For the love of jellybeans, what’s all the ruckus? You know I need quiet when I’m working on my Sudoku's.
[Bob holds up the shattered pieces of the unicorn.]
[Tim gasps and hides his face]
Becky, it-- it was an accident!
Well, it never would have happened if you stayed out of my room like you’re supposed to!
Tim
She’s got you there, son.
But, I like to play with the unicorns. And if they’re in her room, that’s where I’ve gotta go.
Tim
Hmm. Looks like we have a sibling disagreement on our hands.
I wish I never HAD a sibling! [Becky goes back into her room and slams the door shut.]
Tim
You know, getting along with a sibling isn’t always easy.
TJ Why do you keep saying that word? What is a sibling?
Tim
Oh, a sibling is a-- um… well you see, TJ, in a family--there are...
[Becky impatiently opens her door.]
I’LL DO IT! A sibling is an individual who shares one or both parents with another person! [Becky goes back in her room and closes the door, but then she opens it once again.] So a sibling is a brother or sister just like a parent is a mom or dad! [She closes the door, then opens it again.] Mom and Dad are both our parents, so that makes us siblings! UNFORTUNATELY! [She closes the door again.]
Tim
I was just about to say… all the things she just said. Wow, that-- good job, Becky!
[through the door] You’re welcome.
[Becky and Bob are sitting on the couch watching TV, and Becky still looks upset. TJ comes into the room, and quietly sits next to her.]
Hi. [No response.] Hi. [Becky shuts off the TV, and picks up a book. Bob does the same.] Hi. [yelling] Dad, could you make Becky stop ignoring me? Dad? Dad!
[Tim is in the kitchen eating sandwiches made with crustless bread.]
Tim
Becky, will you watch some television with your brother?
Come on, Bob. Let’s go back to my room and stare at the shattered pieces of my unicorn! [She and Bob leave the room. TJ walks over to his dad.]
Tim
Well, if I were in your shoes, I’d take some money from my piggy bank and buy Becky a replacement unicorn.
That’s a great idea, Dad. How about driving me down to Unicorn Land so I can buy her a replacement?
Tim
You bet, son, and while we’re in town, I’d like to stop at the button store. [whispering] I’ve been eating so many crustless sandwiches I keep popping my buttons. Oop, there goes another one!
[Miss Power is ready to take Becky's mom to prison]
Time to go to prison, District Attorney Botsford.
[gasps] Prison? But, I'm in charged.
Disagreeing with me, now let's go.
You're not just harsh lady, you're out of control!
Wrong! You need to be taught a lesson about who's really in charge. ME! [furiously takes away Becky's mom]
Tim
Hun! Hun! Time to spring into action! TJ!
Tim
Go around the house and collect these things.
Yes, sir! [takes his dad's paper with him] And now if you'll excuse me, now it's time to put on my danger pants. [dances]
Come on, Bob! I think it's time we taught Miss Power a lesson. [Bob squeaks] Yeah, I know she's more powerful than me- [Bob puts his hand on her] Hey look, if you're trying to encourage me, you're not doing a great job. [Bob walks away with her] Wait? Where are we going? Bob!
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