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TROY
so how was everyone's day?
MARTY
we had a good day. aside from one mishap in your office everything went well.
TROY
mishap?
MARTY
bella. would you like to tell your father what happened in his office?
BELLA
i ... i ... i maybe took some of the stuff down off your walls.
TROY
you did what! bella! what are we going to do about this? this is the third time you've messed with the stuff in my office.
BELLA
i know. i'm sorry.
TROY
i'm getting very frustrated by this. and i'm getting tired of hearing 'i know' and 'i'm sorry' after you do it. i'm telling you that what i have in there is both valuable and important to me and it is the one part of the house i can't have you guys playing in.
BELLA
i know dad.
TROY
you're a smart girl isabella. i know you know this rule, but you're choosing not to honor it.
BELLA
i just forget.
TROY
here's what we're going to do to help you not forget. you and me, together, right now, we are going to set a punishment that will happen the next time you choose to break this rule. ok? so the next time you go in there you'll understand and know the consequence of your choice.
BELLA
ok.
TROY
we're going to pick four things.
BELLA
four?!?
TROY
yes four. you pick the first thing that should happen.
BELLA
uhhm. i lose a movie night and have to sit in my room while the family watches.
TROY
ok. but let's call it two movie nights.
BELLA
two!?!
TROY
yes. two. i want to make sure you remember this rule from now on. my turn. the next time you choose to ignore this rule, which would be the fourth time, you get a spanking.
BELLA
a spanking?
TROY
yes, a spanking. i want you to know how serious i am about this. now, your turn. go.
BELLA
uhhm ... uhhm ... have a dog bite me.
(marty turns and puts her hand over her mouth attempting to stifle her laughter).
TROY
have a dog bite you?
BELLA
yes.
TROY
ok. so do you pick the dog or me?
BELLA
me.
TROY
will it be a big dog or a small dog?
BELLA
a small one.
TROY (i pause, staring right at her)
bella, we're not going to have a dog bite you, so try again.
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