BELLA
mom's so smart.

TROY
really?

BELLA
yeah. she's so smart she knows if i'm saying bad words to myself in my head like stupid and dumb or hate.

TROY
so, do you like having a smart mom?

BELLA
no.

TROY
you don't? why not?

BELLA
because she puts me on time out a lot.

TROY
yeah. that happens sometimes.

BELLA
i think we should adopt her.

TROY
why would we adopt her? she already lives with us.

BELLA
no. adopt her to another family.

TROY
oh. then what will we do for a mom?

BELLA
i will use my magic to turn into the mom. i know magic. for real i do. it only works when i'm on time out though.

TROY
oh. wouldn't you miss our mom though?

BELLA
no.

TROY
i don't know. i think you might.

BELLA
no. i would not.