(To himself) That kid’s gonna put us all on a watch list.

Statistically, dinner is a low-yield activity. Chewing alone consumes 7% of my daily caloric intake.

Georgie shrugs, takes another bite.

You’re eating your vegetables.

It was inert until I needed to make a 3/8-inch pilot hole. I’ll return it with a handwritten thank-you note.

Baby, I love that you’re smart. But you’re nine. You don’t need to listen to space voices. You need to finish your dinner.