TROY
what is that on your finger?

BELLA
a blood blister.

TROY
how'd you get it?

BELLA
anthony dared me to touch a hot light bulb for four seconds.

TROY
anthony? anthony as in your two-year-old-brother anthony?

BELLA
yes.

TROY
and just how did your two year old brother communicate this dare to you?

BELLA
he pointed at the light, then at me, then held four fingers up. i knew what he meant.

TROY
i see.

BELLA
i'm part of the daredevil's club and i have to do any dare given to me.

TROY
if i thought on that for a bit i think i would have some reservations about your being part of such a club.

BELLA
why?

TROY
i also have reservations about my children asking 'why' to questions with such obvious answers.