I have to speak softly, sorry. My baby sister is taking a nap.

Oh no problem. So what are you up to.

I'm just playing video games. Right now I'm playing Madden.

Aren't you afraid the game will wake up your sister?

I have it on mute. I concentrate better that way anyways.

Oh good thinking. Maybe I'll come over and join you.


Context: Taylor placed her hopes on the throne by having the opportunity to marry the prince even though she was not in love.

I hope to marry the prince one day.

Are you in love with the prince?

I am not.  I wanted to marry the prince so that I can get close to the throne.

If your prince becomes king, you will be queen.

That would be Queen Taylor to you.

Keep on dreaming.


I'm not in love with him, but my family has arranged this courtship and they have convinced me that I will live a lavish life!

Well, what's more important to you, having a lavish lifestyle but being in servitude to another person, or the possibility of finding true love?

I don't know. I would rather be in love but I don't want to let my family down and end up living like a pauper.

Perhaps you should speak to both your family and your fiancé about this and clear the air.

I think I might do that. Thank you.

You're welcome. I wish I was in your situation. People have it much worse than you, keep that in mind.


Context: Riley had just turned 14 and spent at least two hours in the bathroom getting ready every day. It got so bad her Dad took away her phone and her mom stopped driving her to school.

Do you mind dropping me off at school? My mum won't do it.

Sure. Is your mother busy?

No. I she is protesting the fact that it takes me really long to get ready. My father even confiscated my phone over the same issue

I think they are overreacting.

I know, right? I just turned 14, they should treat me as such.

I agree with you on that.


Man, I got in trouble again...just for being in the bathroom "too long".

Again?  Was it your mom again?

No it was dad.  He took my phone away for a week.  That's why I'm calling from Joe's phone.

That's terrible.  How are you going to live without a phone for a week?

I know.  It's bad enough that mom's making me take the bus to school.

You better get quicker at putting on makeup.


Context: Sydney was a great basketball player, in the big game she shot multiple three pointers.

I think that was my best game of my life

how many threes did you sink in that game

im not sure i was just on fire

let me check the stats

what it say

damn girl you had nineteen three pointers


Context: Remy invited all of Alex's friends even though Alex said he never wanted to see those friends again.

I got everyone to go to Alex's party.

Why?  Doesn't Alex hate everyone for stealing from him?

I got everyone to pay him back.

How did you do that?

I told them that what they did was wrong.

Wow, you are good at convincing people.


Alex, all of your friends are hear for your birthday.

I don't want to see them. They are not good people.

They are the only friends you got.

With friends like those, who needs enemies. They are always getting me into trouble.

So, what should I do?

I've got you. I don't need them. Get rid of them so we can go out for some dinner somewhere.


Context: Aubrey is babysitting for her sister who has been exhausted lately because the baby stays up all night.

I hope my being here to babysit will be a good thing.

You have no idea how helpful you're being.

I've only heard stories about new-borns not sleeping. Is that what we're talking about here?

Yes! The baby stays up all night and I've had very little sleep these past few weeks!

Then tonight I will take over and you will get some shut eye.

You really are the best sister in the world!


I've been spending a lot of time helping my sister by babysitting so she can get some rest.

That's nice of you. I didn't know your sister had the baby already.

Yes, just a little over a week ago.

How is that going? Are you having a good time?

Well, it's a lot of work. The baby seems to only sleep during the day, and not for very long. I can see why my sister is exhausted.

I would be to, if I was kept up all night by a crying baby.


Context: Carson went to the dance with Bailey and offered her some punch at the punch bowl.

Did you have fun at the dance last night?

Had a great time how about you?

I had a good time and my date was nice too.

I caught a glimpse of you guys by the punch bowl.

That’s when Carson was getting me some punch.

Did you spike it?


This has been the best dance I've been to!

I'm glad! Why has it been so good?

My date has been so nice to me. He offered me some punch too

That sounds great! I think it's the little things that matter

Yeah exactly! It wasn't anything big, but it's the little actions that mean a lot

Well I'm glad you two had such a good time together


I think Carson likes me more than just friends.

What makes you think that besides the fact he follows you around everywhere like a puppy dog.

You know how he asked me to the dance.

Yes, he was beet red when he did.

Well, at the dance, he was so nice and when he offered me punch from the punch bowl I squeezed his other hand and said thank you and he nearly dropped the cup.

Yes, he definitely likes you, I think you should ask him out on a date


Context: Bailey told Jesse's fortune, and unfortunately, it was full of bad news and negative predictions.

My future is really bad.

Yes but in the fire iron is formed.

this is true.

Don't be afraid of bad things.

I should embrace them?

Yes that is good.


What makes you think my future is going to be so negative Bailey?

I only read what the cards tell me, and that is the final answer.

Will I have anything happen in my life that will be happy?

This reading is not definite as you can change aspects of your own life, but the way you live now, you will have negative outcomes.

So if I can change certain things about my life then maybe none of this will come true?

Yes that is correct.


Context: Carson had to beat his local clergy in a chess tournament to win money to save the orphanage.

I had to study so hard to learn how to play chess, I had never played before.

Were there a lot of people at the chess tournament?

Quite a few. I really wanted to win the money to save the orphanage, so I was determined to beat everyone.

Who did you wind up beating?

The clergy from the local church! It was crazy.

Oh, funny! Well, at least it was for a good cause.


Context: Carson was trying to study for a big test, so Carson turned Sydney's music down.

I was trying to study but kept getting really distracted by Sydney.

Was she playing music really loud again?

Yes, and I asked her to turn it down but she of course couldn't hear me.

So what did you do?

I went into Sydney's room and just turned it down for her.

That was really bold.


I'm trying to study for a test, be quiet.

ok what's going on

it's the final exam shut up.

Ok, want me to turn music down?

yes!

will do friend.


Sydney's music is so annoying.

What did she do now.

She's playing music while I'm trying to study for a big test.

You should turn the music down.

I just did, now she's yelling at me.

You should lock the door too.


Context: After coming up with a dynamic product idea, Austin wanted to start his own business.

I am s excited! !I woke up with a brilliant business idea in the middle of the night last night!

What about? Is it something you can share with me?

Of course! As a matter of fact, I think we can be partners in this.

Tell me about it! Maybe we can start working on it as possible.

Yeah, I'm sure people would love to have a Filipino bakery in town!

How wonderful! That is one dynamic idea! I'm sure they will sell like hot pancake!


I think this is my chance to quit my miserable day job.

It’s a really great product idea, so dynamic and innovative. I think you could do it.

I want to start my own business and sell them myself. I would be my own boss and in charge of everything.

What are your first steps?

I think I need to start with a business plan and then get some investors.

I can help you write up the business plan. Let’s get this thing going for you!


I thought of this great engineering idea made from 3D printers.

Oh, what do you think of its viability in the marketplace?

It's for building tiny homes and it's a great and fast way to do it.

That sounds impressive if you can start the business.

I plan to get some venture capitalists to fund my business.

This is a great start to a great idea!


Hey, I have been thinking a lot about starting my own business lately and wanted to talk to you about it.

Oh wow that is exciting! What is the business?

I came up with that new product idea that I think will work really well and want to have the business focus on making that.

I think that is a great idea and that product would be great, what do you need?

That is what I am not sure about, I believe I will need some start-up money and a more refined plan.

Perhaps you should talk to a bank or financier about this to get a more expert level opinion? Good luck!


Context: After getting invited to the class banquet, Riley really enjoyed dinner.

We had a banquet for school last week and I have to say it was lovely.

Where did they hold it at? I didn't even hear about it.

It was just at the gym, but it was really nice still. They had it all decorated and the meal was lovely.

What did you eat?

We had steak and salad and roasted vegetables. It was delicious.

It sounds delicious. Just hearing about it is making me hungry!


Context: Ash added wood to the flame to get the fire going while they watched a movie.

Getting a bit cold in here isn't it?

yeah the fires dying out

ill go put some more wood in

thanks, i would have done it

no worries i really want to get back to the movie its great so far

it is, I'm loving it


I invited my girlfriend over to watch the new Star Wars movie last night.

How was the movie hangout?

It was fun and romantic. I got some wood and added it to the flame to start a fire in the fireplace at the beginning of the movie.

That sounds pretty cosy. I'm sure your girlfriend liked that.

Yeah, she was snuggled up against me under a blanket.

I wish I had a girlfriend to do that with.


This is a great movie.

I feel so comfortable watching the movie near the fireplace.

It's so cold outside.

I agree. It can be a little warmer in here.

I'll add more wood to the flame to keep the fire going.

Great idea.


Context: Before beginning the new game with all of their friends, Riley explained the rules.

So those are the rules and if you follow them we can have a great time playing.

I just have one question, can we take steps after we catch the ball?

No, you have to remain where you are once you got the ball.

Okay I think I understand it now.

So do we want to do random teams or have captains?

I think we should do captains but it is up to you.


So, here are the rules.

Rules to a knife fight?

Nice movie reference, funny guy.  Now pay attention.

Go ahead.

Everyone spreads out.  The blindfolded person calls "Marco" and everyone says "Polo".  Then the blindfolded person must find someone and has to kiss them.

Well, that's a nice twist to the classic game.


No one knew how to play the new game.

None of our friends have played it before.

It is a new game but I know it well.

Did things work out for you and all of our friends?

I explained the rules before we began.

A good time was had by all I am certain.


Context: Jordan was a server at the restaurant. Tracy told Jordan what she wanted.

Hey Tracy! What can I get you to eat?

I'd like a burger medium rare and a Caesar salad.

Absolutely! Do you want cheese on your burger?

No need, thanks Jordan.

You got it. And how about to drink?

I'll take a vodka martini, no vermouth, with a lemon twist.


Good morning what can I get you for breakfast today?

I'd like to order some scrambled eggs, toast and a cup of coffee please.

Anything else you'd like with your toast?

Yes. Some butter and orange marmalade  please.

Sure thing. I'll be right back with your order.

Thank you very much.


Sometimes I can't stand being a server at the restaurant.

Well, I know you work a lot of hours there, but you've never said that before. What happened?

Well, this girl named Tracy told me what she wanted.

Well, isn't that part of your job? Like get people what they want to order?

Oh. Of course. It's just the way she said it. It was demeaning and demanding. She was really rude.

Don't worry. Most people aren't like that, thank God.


Context: Alex was a very active boy who almost got hit by a car.  Remy, their parent, held Alex fast and tight.

I almost got hit by a car.

I told you not to be running around.

My parent came to the rescue fast.

I can't imagine Remy.

He gave me a tight hug.

I am glad you are OK.


Look I can do a flip!

Alex you need to stay away from the road.

Just watch me flip!

Alex watch out for the car!

Wow that car almost hit me!

I am going to hold you forever, I was so scared when that car almost hit you.


My mom was freaking out yesterday and held me so tight and wouldn't let go.

Did something bad happen?

I'm very active and was almost hit by a car.

Her reaction was right then!

I guess.


Context: Jesse had made plans with Cameron to go to the dance, but instead stood Cameron up.

I did something wrong to Jesse

What happened this time?

I couldn't make it to the dance and forgot to tell her

did you leave her there alone?

Unfortunately, I made a mistake

You need to apologize


I can't believe he stood me up! He sounded so excited on the phone

He is so mean! you should just leave him. No good boyfriend would ever do that

Maybe he got lost or his car broke?

I guess that's true, we don't know if he did it on purpose yet

I won't be near as mad if it's just an accident cause something happened

Me neither!


Context: Ash was struggling to make ends meet and his parents helped. Ash acknowledged with thanks the help they received.

If my parents didn't help me, I might have ended up homeless.  I am so thankful for them.

They don't want you to be homeless.

They tell me they are glad to help if they can.  They know it's a tough market to find a second job.

Everyone I know works a second job to make it in this city.

Rent and the cost of living is outrageous.

Too much demand and not enough supply.


When I graduated high school I was in an accident and I lost my job.  I could barely pay my bills for many months.

Oh no, that's terrible.  What did you do?

My mom and dad helped me so much, they nursed me back to health and helped until I got on my feet.

Did you pay them back?

I made sure they knew how much I appreciated their help; I thanked them every day and when I got my new great job I paid off their mortgage on their house.

That's so great!  That is an inspirational story and you know your parents appreciated it so much.


Context: Bailey, who is a senior employee at the office, smelled really bad every day.

Hey, everyone, what are you all talking about?

Bailey, we have to talk. I know this is awkward, but it's about your hygiene.

What? I shower every week whether I need it or not.

Yeah, that's the problem. You smell very strongly of body odour.

I can't believe you'd say that. How hurtful.

I'm sorry, but the smell is becoming distracting.


Context: Taylor and Alex worked the closing shift at the coffee shop. They commute together since they live on the same block. Taylor gave Alex a ride home in her car.

Have you locked up the doors?

All the doors are locked and the till has been counted.

Do you need a ride tonight?

Yeah, if you could give me one. I have some gas money for you.


You know Alex, who works with me at the coffee shop?

Yes, I know her.

She lives on the same block as me so we commute together.

That's handy; you both save on gas that way.

Yes. We worked closing shift last night so I gave her a ride home in my car.

Next time it's her turn to drive, right?


Context: Kendall went to the park and spotted a lonely grey kitten. Kendall brought the cat home.

Check out my new kitten, Sprinkles!

I didn't know you were getting a cat.

I didn't have any plans to. But I was at the park the other day and found this adorable gray kitten that was all alone. I had to have him!

But maybe this cat got lost and its rightful owner is looking for it.

Don't be so cynical!

You should put up some signs saying you found a lost cat.


I saw a grey kitten and brought it home.

Was it a stray you found on the streets?

No, it was in the park.

What are you feeding the cat.

Just some milk for now and small bits of leftovers.

I would be worried about not being able to care for the cat.


look what i found?

is that a kitten

yeah, it was all alone at the park

did you check if the mom was around

I did, there was nothing, I couldn't leave it there

I think I have some blankets and cardboard box we can use for it for now


Context: Casey ordered a package with priority shipping but two weeks passed and Casey never received the package.

They better refund me my shipping because two weeks is ridiculous after they promised two days.

It's crazy that you're still waiting for this package.

Definitely crazy, I just hope it comes in soon so I can finish this project

You never found it an actual store did you?

I search for about a week and was not able to find anything.

Well, you found it now and hope that you're able to get it so you can put it to good use.


I ordered my glasses online, and I haven't received it.

What was the expected delivery date?

I paid for priority shipping. I should've received it within three days after I placed the order.

Did you contact the company?

I checked my shipment status. It continues to say in progress. It's been two weeks, and the status is the same.

You should email or call the company. Ask them to find the location of your package.


Context: Typical of fall, Kai spent the entire Saturday morning raking the leaves on his front porch and on flowers.

Man these leaves just don't stop coming

Its a full time job for you isn't it

Hey i didn't spend so much time on my lawn and garden just to get it covered by leaves

Yeah but its Saturday, relax a bit

I'm a bit weird, this is relaxing

you don't have to tell me that twice


Did I mention how much I hate the fall?

You've done so once or twice in the years that I've known you.

It's like where are all these leaves coming from.

I'm glad I live in an apartment and don't have to do it.

Never buy a house.

Eventually I'll have to


I'm burnt out.

What have you been doing all day?

All I did today was raked the leaves.

Yeah, I noticed that the leaves were falling out of the trees.

It's a mess.

It will look nice when you are finished though.


There were leaves everywhere.  These yellow and orange leaves all over my front porch and on the flowers.

Did you get a leaf blower?

No I didn't buy the leaf blower.  I spent my whole Saturday morning raking the leaves.  It was a nice morning at least.

It's been very nice in the mornings.

I found a bird's nest in the tree next to the house.

That's awesome.


Context: Jesse played baseball with his friends.  They had fun.

Let's play some ball.

It'll be fun like last time.

Let's get after it man, I got skins.

I got shirts.

best of three.

I'm going to win.


I played baseball today for the first time in a few years.

Did you do well?

Yeah. I was with some friends so it wasn't a competitive game.

That's good since you haven't played in a while.

Yes. I feel it in my knees today so thankfully it wasn't too much work.

It's still a good workout and you had fun.


That was fun.

Yes, I really enjoy playing baseball.

When should we do it again?

I'm up for a game tomorrow.

Great!  What time?

Let's meet up at the park after lunch.


I've been so bored being stuck inside.  Some friends asked me to play baseball so I agreed.

Where'd you go to play?

We went to Colin's backyard.  He has a really big backyard.

Did you all have a good time?

It was really fun.  I enjoyed being with the guys and getting some really good exercise.

I need to get some exercise myself.


That was the most fun I've had in a while.

Me too. It was a great game.

I'm not even that good at baseball, but it sure was fun.

You played really well, too. Those were some impressive home runs.

Thanks. I wonder if I'll ever be able to repeat it.

I'll bet you will. I think you're a better baseball player than you realize.


Context: ash could tell this person did not want to listen to him anymore, so he got to the point.

And did you if you take these they will help you feel better in an hour but you should...

did you say something?

then wait for the results and you will want more after a while...

Where is my watch?

these results have been proven to be better than the competitors in the market but you have to try it for yourself to see....

nice DD is having a buy one get one free doughnut sale, I'm out


Well, since you can’t listen to what I am trying to tell you, I will get straight to the point.

What is your point Ash?

My point is that you need to move on with your life and break up with Maria.

I love Maria and she is the focal point of my life.

Maria is a very bad girl with a notorious reputation. You must leave her now!

You are very brash and direct Ash!


I was talking to Frank about the situation at work and it was pretty obvious that he was getting bored.

Yeah, Frank doesn't like to discuss work when he's not actually at work.

Right.  When I was explaining the problem his eyes kind of glazed over and he started fidgeting, so I went ahead and got straight to the point.

What exactly was the point?

I was like, 'Frank, you're fired.' Then he wasn't bored anymore.

I bet he wasn't!  No wonder he killed himself last Tuesday.


Context: Alex called the school to make sure their kid got their safely after getting lost the first day.

My child was lost in school on the first day.

I am sorry to hear that.

It’s OK. Today I called the school to make sure that he got there.

Did he make it?

I was so relieved that he did.

Your kid is a smart kid. He will be all right.


Danny got lost on his way to school the first day.

Had you shown him how to get there?

I walked him there the day before school opened.

What happened today?

We went over the route before he left and to make sure he got there safely I called the school.

You are a helicopter dad.


Context: Addison applied Casey's skills of the trade to the project they were working on at home.

No matter how crazy he drives me, I gave to give credit where credit is due.

Sounds like he did something right.

Oh my, yes! He taught me years ago done skills of the trade which I was able to use.

That's good. What area you working on?

I've got a little project going on at home.

Nice.


If you fold the material to the right it creates a better angle.

Wow, thanks. Where did you learn that?

Casey taught me when we were making masks last week.

That is a really good tip. It makes the sewing so much easier.

I know. Casey is really well-versed in sewing patterns.

I guess he is. Thank him for me.


Context: Kendall was starting to get full of themselves, so Taylor knocked Kendall of his perch.

I was getting tired of this attitude from kindle.

I don't' know what got into him lately.

Just a huge head that's it

We have to cut him down so they can feel some pain.

Well I think what I just did earlier is going to work for a little bit so we'll wait and see.

Patience is a virtue, and I have a lot of it.


Context: Ash presented their dog as a sacrifice to the gods so that they could be wealthy.

I sacrificed my dog to the gods recently.

Why would you do something so horrible?

Because the gods would grant my wish if I did.

What did you wish for?

To be wealthy beyond my dreams.

Is that how you bought a new house?


This is going to sound evil, but I made a sacrifice to the gods of wealth last night.

What's so evil about that?

In exchange for wealth and good fortune I gave my dog.

That's not only evil but it's illegal.

Actually I only presented a photo of my dog, not my living dog.

Did the gods accept your offer?


Context: After Remy's dad cancelled their coffee meetup, Cameron saw Remy's dad in the crowd at a concert.

I was really bummed when Dad cancelled our coffee shop time.

When was that supposed to be? I just saw him over at the concert in the park.

What. He cancelled our coffee time so he could check out his favourite 80's band?

Relax. Maybe he was embarrassed to cancel on you to see that old hair band.

I guess I can give him a break. What were you doing over there anyhow?

I like that music too!


My dad was actually the one who cancelled our lunch together.

I was really looking forward to it. That place serves the best coffee!

Luckily Cameron saw my dad at the concert the other day and they had a little get-together there.

That's nice, but I'm still out a cup of coffee!

We'll stop by the shop and get ourselves a cup later today.


I can't believe my dad cancelled our coffee meet up, it is such a bummer.

That sucks I did see him at a concert but did not know that was his plans

really, I didn't know he was at a concert he said he had to stay late for work

seems like he was probably lying to you so he could have some fun

I can't believe him . I make time for him but he wont even do the same for me.

I would call him out and talk to him about it, tell him how you feel.


Context: ash saw the new job meant she had to clean the sewers and she quit the next day.

I quit today.

why? I thought you were happy to find work.

I was but they hadn't told me that part of it was custodial and they told me to clean the sewers.

Oh, I think I would have quit too.

I guess that's why they didn't tell me in the interview.

Yes they probably thought you'd just do it once you were hired.


I just got a new job.

Wow, what's up with it?

I'm meant to clean the sewers but I don't like it.

Geez, that's dirty

I'm quitting tomorrow.

That's better.


Hi, you are not going to believe what happened at my new job today!

Try me! Did you meet the man of your dreams?

Not even close, I found out that part of my job was to clean sewers! Yuck!

For real?! You said the word "was", what does that mean?

I quit as soon as I found out about the sewers! But I need a job fast! Any suggestions?

Lots of jobs available online. If you're desperate, you could try Amazon MTurk (just kidding), I like doing surveys for them in my spare time.


So the job duties included having to clean the sewers.

Holy crap.

I'm not one to flush opportunities down the toilet, but I quit the very next day.

That stinks but you have no time to waste.

You think I'd take that crap?

You don't take crap from nobody.


I haven't paid too much attention to the job description, but part of my job is to clean the sewers.

That's sounds dirty.

It is and dangerous.  I can catch some deadly disease.

Quite possible.  What are you going to do?

I quit the next day when I went in.

You have to love what you do.


Context: Remy asked Kendall to go with Aubrey to go to the zoo to help watch the kids and get some exercise since Remy couldn't be there to help.

Kendall can you go to the zoo and help Aubrey with the kids?

Aren't you going to go?

No, my boss called me into work.

Sure, I guess I can do it.

It should be fun and good exercise for everyone.

I guess you mean the exercise of running after your kids.


Hey Kendall, the kids really want to go to the zoo but I have to work, would you mind taking them

Not a problem at all

great, it will be fun

It will be fun for me too

I just wanted them to get out a bit more get some exercise

I understand, yea when ever you need help with them just ask


Context: Cameron was sick at school, and could barely stand up on their own, so Aubrey took Cameron home to rest.

I think it would be a good idea if you lied down and got some rest

I haven't really been feeling that well since we had that Chinese food

it is possible that you got food poisoning from the restaurant

I hope not because I have my wrestling match in the morning and i want to be ready


I feel so tired and run down taking care of Cameron all day.

Why are you taking care of Cameron?

He was sick at school and his parents  weren't home, so I offered.

That's quite kind of you.

Well, it's the least I can do. Cameron has always been a terrific friend.

That's true and I'm sure that he would do the same for you.


Context: Addison's birthday was the following week. Kai got Addison's friends together.

I'm throwing a surprise birthday party for Addison next week. Are you free?

Sounds fun! How many people will be there?

I'm inviting around 30 people.

That's a good number of people. Is it at your house?

Yeah, it'll be at my place. Let me know by tomorrow if you're able to make it.

Okay, I will let you know.


O.K. everyone.  Next week is Addison's birthday.

We should do something,

That's why we're here--to plan a surprise party.

I love surprise parties.

They're not easy to pull off.

I know--everyone has to be able to keep a secret and act normal.


Okay guys, what's the plan for Addison's birthday?

Let's throw him a party. He's been bored ever since his girlfriend broke up with him.

That's a great idea. A party will really get his spirits up.

Where will we have this party?

At the local bar probably. I'll text all his friends so we can all get together and go in at the same time.

We're going to have a sloshing good time. Just you wait. And Addison will love it.


Addison's birthday is next week.

Are you going to do anything special?

Yeah, I want to get all of her friends together for a surprise party.

Are you going to be able to surprise her?

I think so because she thinks we're going to have the party the following weekend.

I see. So she won't be expecting it a week before. Good thinking.


Context: Skylar was told a huge secret by a friend. Instead of keeping the secret, Skylar tilted Kendall's head back to whisper it to her.

I can't believe Jane told me her secret. She should have just kept it to herself.

And you told Kendall the secret?

I had to. I just tilted her head back and whispered in her ear. She wouldn't have graduated otherwise!

I understand. You had to tell Kendall, there was no way around it.

Exactly. So I can't feel bad about telling Kendall.

I would have done the same thing.


Context: Remy added a new gem to their collection. Soon they would have them all.

I only need the sapphire gem to complete the set.

Remy, how much money have you spent on your gem collection?

With this last gem, I have spent around $5,000.

$5,000! My car didn't even cost that much.

Well, I love them and they make me happy. And it's my money.

I know, Remy. It is just a lot of money for a handful of gems.


Context: Kendall was going to bed for the night so they closed the door after Sydney left.

I had a great time tonight.

I did too. We need to do it more often.

Yes, definitely but for now I'm off to bed. Good night.

Good night. I'm going to bed also. I'll close the door behind Sydney after her leaves.


I had a pretty late night last night, I'm so tired!

Really? What happened?

Sydney was over until almost 1 a.m. and I was trying to give her hints to leave so I could go to bed!

Did it work?

Finally! It took a while, but she finally left and I closed the door after her and went to bed.

I'm glad you got some sleep!


I was just too tired to do anything else.

You guys had a long day yesterday right?

We put in about 14 hours.

I would've went to bed just like you that after a day like that.

I'm glad that I don't have to do again until one month from now.

I'll be able to help you guys out the next time it comes around.


Context: A stranger was staring at Kendall from across the mall, making her feel angry.

a stranger was staring across the mall at me. made me feel really uneasy.

Was it a male stranger or female?

He was a male. That's kind of why I felt weird about it.

Was he your age?

No, much older. That's one of the reasons it was weird. If he was our age, I would have just blown it off probably. Like just someone that noticed me or something.

I think that would have made me uneasy too.


What is their problem?

Who?

That strange lady over there that keeps staring at me.

Just let it go it's a mall people from all around come here maybe they think you look like someone they know.

Well it really makes me mad when people stare like that.

I know but it's not worth getting angry over.


Context: Jesse was a hired entertainer for Alex's birthday party so Alex made Jesse do an impression of a celebrity.

I decided to become an entertainer for birthday parties.

Do you have any parties booked?

I just performed at Alex's birthday party on Saturday.

What did you do for entertainment?

Alex made me do celebrity impressions.


I was hired to do Alex's birthday last weekend. She wanted me to do my Marilyn Monroe impression.

They loved it. I think this is a good career for me at least part time.

I'm going to give your name out to everyone I know to help you out.

That's nice but I don't want too much work.

Well if you are that good you can't stop your popularity.


Context: Austin asks Quinn to carefully describe the artwork for an app that helps the blind imagine paintings.

Austin is doing this project for art class that I find kind of cool

Is it the one where he asks you describe paintings?

As if you were explaining to a blind person, yes that one!

Oh yeah, I like the idea but I don't like standing in front of the class

Same, I find it really embarrassing.


I did something really cool today.

What was that?

I described artwork for an app that helps the blind to imagine paintings.

That is really cool. I wonder if it works.

I hope so. They deserve it.


The artwork is a landscape of an ocean.

That is good. Is it of the shoreline?

Yes. It is a painting of the coast.

What is the weather like?

It is sunny with clear skies.

Okay, describe the waves.


Context: After seeing her sing so well in front of the crowd, Cameron sung the praises of joy.

I just got home from seeing Joy's concert.

How was it?

Joy was fantastic. I had no idea she could sing so beautifully and she has an amazing range.

Did the rest of the audience seem to like it?

She was the only person in the cast to get a standing ovation after her solo.

Wow, that is wonderful for her. However, I imagine the rest of the cast may not feel so good.


Context: Taylor got Bailey's girlfriend a gift as a favour to Bailey who had to work overtime.

Have you ever met Bailey's girlfriend?

Just once. I didn't get to talk to her much.

Yeah same. But I think I kind of hate her now.

Dude, why? She seemed okay.

Bailey's been working overtime and I guess his girl is mad about it. Bailey asked me to pick up this expensive bracelet for her as a gift because she's been so mad.

Whoa, that seems messed up. She sounds entitled.


Context: Bailey told her friend that she liked him a lot and wanted to go to a party.

You know what I want to do?

What's that?

I want to go to a party.

That sounds like fun!

I'm so glad you said that because I was really hoping you would go with me because I like you.

I'm glad you told me that because I like you too.


I told my friend Steve that I liked him a lot.  I had had a crush on him since my freshman year.  I asked him if he wanted to go to a party with me.

How did he respond?

Well, I think.  He told me he would pick me up at 9 tonight.

Sweet.  You going to have a good time with him.

I hope so.  He's been very kind to me.

Sounds like he likes you too.


You know, I like you!

I like you too!

Let's go do something fun!

What do you suggest?

Well, I got invited to this cool party tonight.  Would you like to join me?

Yes I would!  When do we leave?


I just wanted to let you know that I really like you.

Oh wow. Thanks. I like you, too.

Do you want to come to a party with me?

Sure, I'd love to. It should be fun.


Context: Jesse was a soldier in the army and for four years, Jesse fulfilled her duties.

I am finally able to retire from active duty after 4 years.

Do you like being in the military?

Yeah it was a lot of hard work but the experiences I had will stay with me forever.

You are braver than I am, I probably would not have made it through boot camp.

You just have to keep telling yourself this is going to end eventually.

Now that you are back home we can hang out all the time now!


You know I have been enlisted for the past four years now?

Yes, you have been a good and loyal soldier the whole time.

I've fulfilled my duties and have been wondering about re-enlisting.

I feel that you are made for this work and you love getting out in the field.

I think I will do it but I'll talk it over with my family.

That's a great idea as they can give you the best guidance.


hey friend, what's up?

Hey Jesse, nothing much, you tell?

I fulfilled my duties as a soldier.

Okay, were you in the army?

yes, I was in the army for four years.

Great


Context: Kai asked Aubrey out on a date but Aubrey really only saw Kai as a friend.

How are you doing Kai?

I'm great. I would love to have lunch sometimes.

We can have lunch but not as a date.

You should consider dating me.

I only consider you as a friend. I would love to hang out as friends.

Okay, we can have lunch as friends.


Context: Because of her intense jealousy, Sydney lost Robin the opportunity to meet her favourite celebrity.

I didn't tell Robin about Justin Bieber at the restaurant.

That's mean. She loves Justin Bieber.

She gets everything she loves, including my boyfriend. Now she missed out on Justin.

Wow! You are really angry about her.

Yeah I'm so jealous I could kill.


I feel a little guilty that the opportunity I gave Robin to meet her favourite celebrity backfired.

But it's not your fault that the celebrity had to cancel the visit.

But the cancellation was my fault, and only happened because I was so jealous of Robin that I wanted her to miss out on something for once.

Well, it's big of you to admit that.

I would never admit it to her face though.

Come on, stop being so petty and grow up.


Context: Ash's youngest child weighed twice as much as her older child, Kai.

I think I have to put my youngest son on a diet.

Is there something wrong?

Not really. He just weighs too much for his age.

How bad is it?

He weights twice as much as my older son Kai.

Wow, that is a lot.


I can't believe he's have gotten so big.

He needs to go on a diet.

I know, he's already weighing more than his older brother.

He weighs twice as much as Kai?

He just love eating cake.

Well his health is a lot more important than cake.


Context: Cameron asked Alex their salary. Alex lied to Cameron.

I don't know why Cameron was so interested in what my salary was.

Maybe she wants to know if you can spoil her.

That's what I'm thinking. That's why I lied to her.

Well, it's none of her business anyway.

I'm wondering if she likes me more for my money than me.

Try to see how she reacts when you just buy her flowers for her birthday.


Context: Skylar could tell Lee that Lee is being insolent and solipsist, but Lee doesn't care.

Skylar told me that I was being rude to the customers but I didn't care.

Why were you like that?

I was just having a bad day.  My dog had died and I was so overwhelmed and sad.

I am sorry.  I know you were so tight with your dog.

He was my best friend and he's gone now.  I don't know what to do.

Maybe in time you can get another dog.


Context: Riley broke loose from the house. He thought he would never get out of there.

I was finally able to get away from the house and all those guys.

I bet you're happy to be away from them.

Happy is a understatement, the house was hell.

Well, I'm glad you're away from there and living in your own place.

Me too, no more drama and not being able to sleep because of noise.

I bet you slept like a baby last night?


I am always wanted to move out of the house.

Was there any problem?

Not really. I would never get out of there.

You got what you wanted.

I am just so happy that I did.

I can see that in your smile.


Context: Casey lived 20 miles away from Kai. Casey cared for Kai's children.

I'm thinking about coming over for the weekend but you live 20 miles away from me

I can take care of your kid for you when you go on that hike you wanted to go on

that sounds like a good deal to me just let me get ready

sure, give me a call before you leave so i can clean up my house


Context: After spending their whole high school career trying, Kai finally made honour roll during the first semester of senior year.

I have tried all high school to make the honor roll and finally made it

your family will be so proud of you

I think my dad said he would buy me a car if i finally made it

that is amazing i wish my dad would do something nice for me


I spent my whole high school career trying!

Did your effort yield a good result?

Yes! i made a honour roll during the first semester of senior year.

Congratulations! you should continue with the good works!

Thank you!

you are welcome!


Context: After sending an email to their mother, Alex received a message.

I sent an angry email yesterday

who did you send it to and why?

I sent it to my mother and she replied almost immediately

oh no I bet she wasn't very happy

no I really regret doing that

maybe you can make it up to her somehow


Context: Jordan was late paying the child support. Jordan darkened Skylar's door.

Damn it.

What?

I was late with sending over the child support. I darkened Skylar's door.

Wait, why would you darken her door?


I don't have anything for you

you need to pay up Jordan I need to get things for our kids

Well, i don't have a job right now

you have money for beer and cigarettes

i need those

You need to get out of my doorway and go get some money before I get the cops involved


Context: Even though they had barely graduated from high school, Alex had just moved to a new city.

I  move to a new  city yesterday, I can't wait to explore.

Have you moved out of your parents' house already?

Yes. I did it as soon as I had graduated from high school.

That is very daring of you. I wish you the best.


I just left for a new city.

Wow, it's barely a week you just graduated.

Yeah, we had barely graduated from high school, but I've moved to a new city.

That's awesome.

Yeah, Dad financed me.

My own dad is not serious, I have to move on in this city.


I couldn't wait to leave my home town.

I can tell-just graduated from high school a month ago and now you're here.

When I answered your ad for a roommate, I didn't know I'd get a friend out of the deal.

Yes, it's really worked out.

Lucky for me; without your help I would have been lost in this city.

Yeh, a little bigger than what your used to.


Context: Cameron ran amok after drinking too much. He has a serious problem with alcohol.

I drank way too much at the party last weekend, and I broke some furniture at my friends house.

Wow, really? What happened?

I guess I just started running amok.  I was dancing on a coffee table and it broke.

Do you remember doing it?

Vaguely, I remember laughing like crazy when I landed on the ground.  Looking back, I know I need to finally get some help.

Yeah, I think you're right.  Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you.


So I woke up this morning with a massive hangover and a mystery stop sign in my bed.

You seriously stole a stop sign when you were drunk?

Apparently. It's not like I can remember it.

You should put it back! Someone could get hurt.

Screw it, everyone in this town nags me about my drinking anyway.

That's because you're always doing stupid things like this when you're wasted!


I just got home for the emergency room.

What happened?

I went out last night with Tom and, from what I'm told, I tried jumping over three garbage cans in the bar parking lot.

You don't remember?

No, I don't. I guess I ran and jumped but landed on top of the cans. I cut my leg open and it required ten stitches.

Cameron, I think we need to talk about your drinking. I am concerned.


I don't think last night was very good.

Were you drinking again?

Yeah.  I think I drank too much.

Maybe you should get some help with your drinking.

That's what my other friends keep telling me.

I know a good place that my aunt just recently went to.


Context: Ash got their car stuck in the snow after trying to drive through a snow pile.

I'm going to be late for work.

Why? Are you feeling sick?

No. I tried to drive through a snow pile and I got stuck in the snow.

Do you need a tow?

I called one. They should be here soon.


I really hate having a car in the snow

Same. Did you have an incident today?

Yeah i got stuck after trying to drive through a snow pile

So sorry to hear that! That must be annoying

It was! I'm so tired of winter

Same I cant wait for summer


Context: Austin was having trouble completing his homework. Bailey helped Austin understand the work. Austin began to show Bailey kindness at school.

I've been getting along with Bailey a lot more at school lately.

I saw you two hanging out at lunch. When did you become friends?

Bailey helped me on some homework I was struggling with. Now I'm trying to return the favour by being kind to her.

I'm glad you two are hanging out. I like both of you.


I'm so glad that I was able to finish that homework yesterday.

Were you having that much of an issue with it?

Yeah I was. It's a good thing Bailey actually helped me to understand the work?

That's nice of him.

It was. That's why I'm going to start being kind to him at school.

Is that way you bought him extra milk at lunch today?


Context: Riley bore Ash's share of the money to the safe house because Ash was injured in a shootout after the robbery.

I'm taking Ash's share of the money to the safe house.

She is too injured right now to carry it.

I know.

Ok.


The money is in the safe house now.

Did everything go as planned.

Ash got a little cut, but everything else worked out well.

Good. I was really nervous about you guys.


I had to carry Ash's share of the money with me to the safe house.  Ash got shot on our way out of the bank after the robbery.

Are you telling me you and Ash robbed a bank?

Do you believe that?

I don't want to, but yeah, I do.  You guys are crazy like that.

Ash is healing at an undisclosed location.  His dad who is a doctor is treating his wounds.

Well, he definitely can't check into a hospital.


So here's Ash's cut of the money.  I'm delivering it for him like I promised.

Where's Ash?  Why isn't he bringing his share himself?

Didn't you hear?  Ash got shot when we were on the way out of the bank.  He threw me his bag and said he would keep the cops busy while the rest of us got away.

I didn't know it went down that way.  Is Ash dead?

I hope so.  If he is then we get to split his cut between us.

Oh, yeah!  I hope he went out shooting!  Get on the Net and see if you can find out anything.


Context: Jesse really looked forward to vacation and spent a fortune buying a new wardrobe for the trip.

I am excited about my tropical vacation.  I am looking at some really cute outfits online.

Nice.  Where are you going?

South America, somewhere.  It's the middle of summer there and very hot.

The good thing is you don't have to pack too much.

I don't have anything that's appropriate for hot weather so I am spending a fortune buying a new wardrobe for this trip.

You are going to look amazing.  It's worth it.


How do you like the new gear, got it for the trip

Its great but I don't think your bank account is loving it

oh it will be worth it trust me

I guess there's a new dress for each day

Pretty much cant be caught wearing the same thing while I'm there

I really like that one


I am looking forward to a vacation.

That is a normal emotion.

I think I went a little overboard.

What do you mean?

I spent a fortune buying a new wardrobe for the trip.

That can only add to the enjoyment of the trip. Have fun.


Context: Taylor's TV seemed to be broken, but eventually Taylor got the TV working.

I'm so happy I got my TV to start working again

Oh i bet. It's never fun to have to buy something really expensive when you don't need to

Yeah I thought I was going to have to, but it ended up being an easy fix

I'm glad you got it working. I know you only bought it a few months ago

Yeah that was the frustrating part. I hope it doesn't happen again

Me too. You should definitely check the warranty too


Context: Robin made an ass out of Cameron when they showed everyone the video of him kicking a dog.

Cameron how could you kick a dog like that? That is just horrible!

I was trying to teach him not to use the bathroom inside the house.  He had to learn!!

I don't care that he pooped inside your house.  You shouldn't treat a dog like that.  That is why is videotaped it.

Well don't go around showing everyone.  That is embarrassing.

No I think everyone should know how cruel you really are.

I am actually an animal lover.  I love dogs.  It was just a one time thing.  I am sorry.


Cameron's absolutely furious with me. They practically chased him out of the party!

What happened?

I showed everybody the video of him where he's kicking that barking dog.

Yikes, he's never going to live that one down.

Despite all the political disagreements these ayes, the one thing everyone can agree on is don't kick dogs!

Yeah, even I stated to hate Cameron after watching that video.


Context: Skylar sighed because she was making dinner and realized that she needed a key ingredient as well as something for her daughter's school lunch.

Oh what the hell did I do with this lasagne. I forgot the ricotta cheese. Now its just pasta with sauce.

Well, it should still be good.

I have to make lunch for my daughter. Maybe I will just dump some in a container for her lunch.

She's can't take that to school. There's no microwave.

She can eat it cold. No one checks.

They do in kindergarten.


Context: Jesse finally met his co-worker's spouse, and he immediately fell to his knees when he saw who it was.

So I went to my co-worker's house last night for dinner finally and got to meet his family.

That's nice, be fortunate that you get along with your co-workers enough to do that. I don't really get along with any of my co-workers because we are so competitive in our jobs.

It would have been nice, had his wife and I not already known each other in the most uncomfortable way ever, and rather than just playing it off, I fell to my knees with shock.

Now I'm curious. Who was she and what was so bad about how you knew each other that made you fall to your knees when you saw her?

She was my high school and college sweetheart. We dated for the longest time until she cheated on me with some guy that worked with her during her internship which just happened to be my co-worker.

I don't even have a response for that. I would have just turned and walked out the door, or in your case, crawl out the door since you fell to your knees when you saw her.


Context: Quinn was meeting up with some people at a bar, so Austin hung out with Quinn's friends.

Thanks for bringing me along. I like hanging out with your friends.

Anytime! They like chatting with you too. I'm actually glad you guys get along.

Your friends are a lot of fun. I also love this bar. I like the ambiance.

Yes that's why we like coming here. The music is not too loud that you can enjoy talking and joking around each other.

The pool tables are a lot of fun too, especially when I beat your friends.

Yeah but they don't like that. at all.


Since Quinn is talking to some people at a bar, I figure how you guys know him?

We met him at work actually.

That's nice. Quinn really loves his job.

Yeah, we all like working with him. How do you know him?

We've been friends since high school.

Wow, that's a long time.


Context: Jan is a track coach for Bailey, and they let Bailey run again.

I'm so glad coach gave me a chance to run again

I knew he would! You're one of the best on the team

Thanks for saying that. I guess I've just had a few bad weeks

That can happen to the best of us. As long as you're good now

Yeah I feel a lot better. I think I just needed some rest

I'm really happy to hear that. Let me know how the race goes


Context: Ash got a beautifully wrapped gift from their boyfriend so she opened the gift quickly as she was keen to see what was inside but inside was an ugly scarf.

My boyfriend is so terrible when it comes to birthdays, it's really frustrating.

How is he terrible at birthdays. Does he forget when they are or something?

Usually. This time, though, I thought it was different. He actually gave me a gift which was beautifully wrapped--

Well, that sounds promising. At least it's a little bit of progress, right?

--but inside was the ugliest scarf I have ever seen. And I don't even wear scarves.

Oh. I guess it's good that he's trying, at least. Some people just have bad taste.


Context: Remy paid Kendall back right away. He was always good for his word.

Thank you for paying me back.

Thank you for lending me the money.

I know you are always good for your word, and you promised to pay me back quickly.

I appreciate your confidence in me.

Why did you need the money?

I just needed to pay the electric bill which was due before my pay check came.


I loaned some money to Remy last month.

Did he pay you back?

He paid me back right away.

That's good to hear. It doesn't always happen that way.

Remy is always good for his word, I've found.

That's an important trait for friends to have.


Context: While cooking dinner for his parents, Sasha accidentally burnt his finger on a hot pan.

NO!

Yo, what's wrong?

I burnt my finger on this pan, it's not good.

Oh no man, how bad?

I think I might need to go to the ER.

Get in the car, lets go.


I was cooking dinner for my parents and I accidentally touched the pan as it was coming out of the oven.

So I assume you must have gotten burned.

Yes, the tips of my fingers got burned.  It hurt so bad, and the worse thing was it kept hurting.

Did you run them under some cold water.

I did. That helped while they were in the water but as soon as I stopped they started throbbing again.

Hopefully it turned out to be a good meal at least.


Context: Skylar met their requirements for the loan, and was able to get their first mortgage.

Hey! I just got my first mortgage.

That is good news if you and your spouse can keep your jobs.

This is suppose to be a great time in my life and you respond like that?

Life is not certain. Try and save some money so you can keep the house if one of you lose your job.

I see your point.  I suppose we can eat out less and save some money in that way.

Good. Learn that lesson as I lost my house by overspending and not saving for a rainy day.


I hope we will get approved for the loan.

I really like the house we found.

I just got the call and we got approved.

That is a great relief on my mind.

I guess we better start getting ready to move.

Should we just throw everything away and buy all new stuff?


Context: Jesse was heading out and wanted to let her roommates know, so Jesse wrote a note on the board in the kitchen.

O.K., let's go.

You better tell your roommates.

No one is here.

Well, leave a note.

Good idea.  I'll put one on the board in the kitchen.

We're going to have fun today.


I just ran out the door.

Okay good. Did you let your roommates know?

I did indeed. I wrote them a note on the board in the kitchen.

Nice work! It's always good to keep them informed.

Yeah I think so too. Better safe than sorry.

Exactly! You are one smart cookie.


Context: On mile four of the marathon, Casey grabbed a cup from the booth and took a sip of water.

I ran in the marathon yesterday.

You must get really thirsty running those.

Yeah, but there are booths.

Do you have to pay to get something to drink there?

No, you just take a drink as you go.

That must really help to stay hydrated.


I ran the long marathon today.

Oh that's right, how did you do?

I did okay, but I was so thirsty the entire time.

I'll bet, did you have a water bottle?

I did not have a bottle but I drank from one of the booths at the fourth mile.

Oh I see, it's great that they have so many booths for the runners.


Context: Jan lost all of Kendall's money at the race track and needed to try to win it back.

I have something hard to tell you, Kendall.

What have you done, Jan?

At the race track, I lost the money you lent me for my rent.

Well, what are you going to do about it?

We've got to win it back.

Are you kidding--you want to lose more money?


Context: Carson took the day off work after he felt sick to his stomach and threw up.

I was so sick I couldn't go to work.

What? I thought you loved working?

I do, but I was really sick.

You should've just took some pills and went.


I was feeling so sick this morning.

Yeah I didn't see you in the office today

I had to take the day off

Oh no what kind of symptoms did you have?

I was actually throwing up this morning

I hope you feel better Carson


I've felt sick to my stomach and started throwing up.

Do you think it's something you ate?

Or it could be a stomach bug.

Did you take the day off work?

Yes, and I think I will stay home tomorrow.

Maybe you should go to the doctor.


Context: Sydney finished Tracy's way of doing the project when they ran out of some of the materials.

Have you had to work with Tracy yet.

No, but I hear she's not easy to work with.

She's not.  We were assigned a project a week ago and she insisted on doing it her way, even when I pointed out her plan wasn't going to work.

Did you guys finish it?

Just barely, we ran out of materials we needed before we got half way through and we had to ask for extra money to get what we needed to complete it.

Yikes, I'll make sure I don't get assigned a project with her, sounds pretty bad.


Well, we're out of blue construction paper.

Try using the backing of those Amazon boxes.

But they don't match. What about the puppy's wee pads.

Okay, but make sure they are used ones. We need yellow paper now.

Ewww.


Context: Casey was brushing their teeth.  They were ready to go to bed.

I had such a long day today.

Are you ready to wind down?

Yeah, I'm brushing my teeth right now, then I'll go straight to bed.

Okay, have a good night.


While brushing my teeth, I noticed something.

What did you notice?

They were ready to sleep.

How did you know they were tired?


I just brushed my teeth and climbed into bed.

Wow, it is kind of early. Is everything ok?

Yeah. I just had a really long day.

Oh that makes sense. I have been working extra shifts lately so I have been pretty tired too.

I think I am going to get to sleep now.

Sounds good. I will talk to you in the morning.


What a long day. I'm so tired.

Hurry up and get to bed then!

I'm still brushing my teeth, but then I'm ready to go to bed.

Don't forget to floss! Do you have to get up early tomorrow?

Yeah, unfortunately. I have an 8 am class.

That's terrible. I don't have class until 10!


Context: Bailey needed every second. She was in a hurry and always seemed to be.

We can talk but we have to make it quick because I have to get to work.

Why are you in such a hurry?

I am always running late. I need every second to get ready in the morning, and then every second to get to work on time.

Why don't you try setting timers so you know when it's time to move on to the next task

Because then I would be running around with half washed hair and have a face of makeup.

It might be better if you are just running late then


I feel like I'm always in a rush.

What makes you say that?

I just feel like I never have time to do the things I want to do.

How many hours a week do you work?

50 plus 3 kids to take care of.

That does sound like a lot.


Come on red light hurry up I don't have time to waste!

Relax Bailey it will turn green any second.

I need every second I can get.

You are always in a hurry I swear.

I know I have a lot of things to get done today.

I understand that but you need to take time to relax as well.


Context: Aubrey got up, had breakfast, dressed and headed to work.

How's your day today? Are you ready for work?

I have never been more prepared.

Good for you! I am looking forward to my duties today, I too have had breakfast  and got dressed  for work.

You go get them!

I wish you the best too.


I'm heading into the office today.

But it's Saturday!

I know. But I got up super early and was finished with breakfast by eight. I figured I'd get dressed and go work on my presentation for a few hours.

You really want that promotion! You couldn't work on your presentation from home?

Well I could, but I want to practice in the conference room I'll be using.

That's a super smart idea. That way there are no bad surprises.


I had a pretty normal start of my day.

I guess nothing unusual happened this morning?

Like clockwork, I got up and had breakfast.

That seems normal.

After breakfast I dressed and headed for work.

You are like a robot, Aubrey.


Today was not the most exciting day I've had, but I got everything done I needed to.

What happened?

I woke up on time, ate on time, had my clothes cleaned and ready for work and then headed off to work.

Some days are boring days.

Boring is better than disastrous, so at least nothing went wrong!


Context: Kendall went out on the lake so she could fish and cast the line into the water.

I'm on the lake.

Let's go fish.

Here' some bait.

I hate the worms though

Yea those suck

So gross.


I'm at the lake right now. I'm going to spend the day fishing.

That sounds like fun. I love to fish.

It's a beautiful day here. Hold on, I'm going to cast my line.

What kind of fish are in the lake?

I have no idea! Hopefully I find out soon.

Well catch something good so we can cook it up tonight.


Context: Jesse did not want to break up with Kai until tomorrow, so Jesse told Kai a fictional story instead.

Hey Kai, sorry I'm late.

We need to talk, and you better not be breaking up with me!

Um, my mom got in a car accident and I have to go see her right away.

Oh no, that's horrible, let's go see her.

I, umm, the doctor said they'll only allow one person to see her.

Oh okay, I guess we'll have to talk tomorrow then.


I don't want to break up with Kai until tomorrow.

What if she wants to get together tonight--you won't be able to handle it.

I covered that-I said I'm helping you write a poem tonight.

That sounds stupid, and now I have to go along with it.

Well, she seemed to buy it, and not to worry, after tomorrow she won't be speaking to either of us.

Good point.


I didn't break up with Kai yet. I'm going to wait until tomorrow.

Don't you think the sooner you tell him, the better?

I'm just too scared to. So I just told him a fictional story instead.

A fictional story about what?

It was about how I might be moving away for a job.

That does sound like a fairy tale.


Context: The air mattress got a fast leak in it. Jesse fixed it right away.

The air mattress got a leak in it.  It was leaking air fast so I had to fix it right away.

What did you fix it with?

I took some glue and stop the air from coming out.

Are you going to buy another one?

Eventually.  I don't have the money for it now.

I have one that I am not using.  You can have it.


Context: Riley heard Jesse laugh real loud at lunch. Riley looked in Jesse's direction.

I heard an obnoxiously loud laugh during lunch today.  I looked up and saw Jesse sitting a couple of tables from me.

Was Jesse the one who laughed?

I am not sure.  It's definitely someone to the right of me.

Did you say hello to Jesse?  How's he doing?

I waved at him but I was in a rush so I didn't get a chance to talk to him.

Your schedule is always so tight especially at work.


I think Jesse might have noticed me.

Did you two interact?

Not exactly, Jesse laughed really loud at lunch today.

Did you say something funny?

No, I just looked over at Jesse when it happened.

I'm not sure Jesse noticed you.


I am so curious as to what Jesse was talking about at lunch today

Was he talking to you?

No he was across the room and all of a sudden I heard Jesse laugh real loud, it was so loud it made me look over at him

Hmm sounds like it was an interesting conversation he was having

It was a bit loud, I had to keep looking over there to see what was going on

Well sometimes people get loud when they are happy


Context: Kai wanted to go to one of ivy schools. Parents were sceptical. Kai finally convinced them with his high grades.

I really think I can get into an ivy league school.

Are you sure you can? I do not know if your grades are good enough.

My grades have been improving for months!

Oh wow, they really have. Maybe you can get in.

I know that i can get in.


I'm so excited! My parents are letting me apply to Harvard.

Wow that's great! Do you think you'll get in?

I don't know, but I wanted to at least try.

Have you been to Boston before?

No and I really want to go. I love baseball and really want to see Fenway Park.

You know the Celtics play in Boston too right? Yuck.


I think I'm fit to attend Princeton or Yale.

How do your parents feel about you going to a college that will set them back thousands and thousands of dollars?

At first they were sceptical.

What changed their minds?

I have high grades and have been accepted at both of the Ivy League colleges I want to attend.

Mazel Tov.


Context: Riley met their friend for the first time and took them out to a place to eat.

I made a new friend today.

Where did you meet them?

We were in the same section at the book store.

Oh, so you must have the same interests.

Yeah, and we ate out later and got along great.

I'm happy for you.


Hey Charlotte, what are you doing for dinner tomorrow?

I don't have many plans after class.

How about we go out to the Barnside Diner for dinner?

I think that would be a great idea to eat there.

Yeah, we can catch up on the latest news and see how college is going so far.

I'd love to chat and see what you are up to as well!


As a new friend let me serve you dinner.

Let's go out to eat.

Sounds good to me.

I like Italian food cool?

Yea that works for me.

Awesome let's go!


It's so great to see you, Susie.

It's great to see you too!

So do you want to maybe get a bite to eat or something.

Sure, that sounds great. How about we get pizza?

That sounds fantastic. There is a great pizza place right down the street.

Perfect!


My friends drove down from up north to visit me.  We met online so this is the first time I am meeting them in person.

Do you like them in person?

I like them a lot.  We went out to the Thai restaurant that opened up next to the bookstore.  They like spicy food.

That's a great place.  I go there with my friends after the movies.

It was so comfortable hanging out with them.  We've chatted online for months but I didn't know what it would be like in real life.

Online isn't real life, that's for sure.


Context: Jan called Aubrey's girlfriend to tell them their was a bomb in the building even though this was not true.

It was funny yesterday,

What did you just do?

I called the girlfriend of Audrey and told her of a bomb scare.

Did she believe you?

She did it first. Later she realized I was kidding.

That was a bad joke.


Context: Remy was in class when her teacher asked her to read. Remy, who has been struggling with reading, worked very hard to improve her skills as a reader. Remy excitedly started reading as she was happy to show off her improved skills.

I got home an hour ago from school.  My mom picked me up today.

That's nice to be picked up.  How was school today?

My teacher, Nancy, asked me to read in front of the class.  You know I've been struggling with my reading skills, but I've been reading a lot lately and practising

How did that go?

It think it went really well.  I can tell I've improved.

Terrific.  Keep on reading.


Mr. Booker asked me to read in front of the class this morning when you went to the nurse's office.

How did it go?

Well, I was a little nervous at first but I felt a lot more confident because we have been working together to improve my reading abilities.

That's wonderful, Remy. I'm glad your hard work is paying off.

I was actually excited to read outload. I just wish you could have been there to see.

I'm sure there will be more times. I am really happy for you.


Context: Sasha had wanted to model for years, and finally her dreams had come true yesterday.

Guess what happened to me yesterday!

Give me a hint.

My dreams have finally come true. I've become a model!

Wow, congratulations!


Context: Lee bought a gift for his father and was going to give it to him on Christmas.

Hey Rubs, I got my dad a present for Christmas.

What did you get the old guy?

I got him his favourite, a huge stack of Filet Mignon steaks!

He's going to love that! He loves the way you grill them and then he eats like 3 of them.

You know it. Come on over, you're invited for Christmas next week. We'll have plenty of steaks going around.

Oh, I'll be there, trust me! Thanks Lee.


Context: Skylar was getting close to the deadline, so Skylar put their mind to the task.

I always seem to procrastinate. I just spent way too much time scrambling to finish my work.

What did you put off this time?

I had a paper for school and I waited for weeks to sit down and get to work. I had to really focus to finish in time.

Do you think it is going to get you a decent grade still?

I hope so I put a lot of effort into it even though I waited until the last minute.

Well let me know what it earns you, and maybe next time don't wait until the last minute!


Context: Casey was an excellent detective, and had a hunch Bailey was innocent, with hard work he cleared her name.

Bailey, I see that you have a history of hard work and that you are an honest person.

Yes, I am trying very hard to be an asset to the community.

I believe you and I think you were not at the scene of the crime.

Yes sir, I was working at the industrial park at the time.

Thanks for being honest with me and we'll make sure you are not a suspect.

I appreciate you working through this and serving our community.


I got that girl off.

You found out who committed the crime.

Yeah, I knew she didn't do it. I put a recorder in the boyfriends bag and he was talking to his friend.

Damn, that was smart and you kept a girl from spending her life in prison.


Don't worry Bailey, I'll clear your name.

Yes Casey please, I'm innocent.

I believe you are. Just stay persistent everything will be good.

I am. I trust you.

You see Bailey, with hard work and faith I believed you were innocent, and we cleared your name.

Wow Casey, this is great news. Thank you.


Context: Carson was feeling hungry after not eating for several days and decided to eat a sandwich.

I am so hungry!

What are you going to eat?

I saw some sandwiches over there.

They look good, go eat one.

I haven't eaten in days so it will be so good.

You should eat more often.


I was so hungry I just ate a huge sandwich with salami and pickled peppers and swiss. I have not eaten in days.

What did you go so long without eating?

I was trying to fast to lose weight. I only drank water for 3 days.

That's kind of extreme. Did it work?

Yea , I lost 4 pounds , but I probably will gain it back.


Context: Sasha set the ball down to throw a temper tantrum when it was time to go home from the park.

My mommy never lets me play at the park long enough.

Maybe you get there too late. Can't you go earlier?

No, because she doesn't get home from work until late.

What do you do when you go to the park?

I just play with my ball. Today I got so mad, though, that I didn't even do that.

That's too bad. You should just try and make the best of the time that you have.


I don't want to leave i don't want to

Pick up your ball its time to go

No, i want to play

Sasha you are making a scene and we have to go get daddy

Daddy would want me to play too

No i think daddy would like us to take him home


I don't want to go home yet.  I want to stay and play.

Sasha, honey it is time to go home.  No more playing.  So put the ball down.

Just 10 more minutes.

No Sasha.  We are going home now.  We have to leave the park.

Okay but I am still mad.

No more temper tantrums Sasha.  I have had enough.


i cant believe you wont let me stay a few hours more

you know we have to leave soon because your mom wants you home

I'm not leaving and you cant make me leave

I guess if that's the decision you want to make then that's your decision


Context: Aubrey's favourite pet was lost again. Aubrey looked everywhere and finally found the cat under the bed.

I'm going to have to lock the cat up in a cage.

It seems like every other day it runs and hide from you.

I don't get it because I'm so nice to it.

It's just a crazy cat, no need to worry about it.

Enough about the cat what are you up to?

Just doing a little bit of cleaning around the house.


I really thought my cat escaped out my front door again. I was so worried.

Where did you find your cat? I didn't see flyers for a lost cat.

I started looking in my house, in cupboards and closets. Then, I walked the neighbourhood, door to door.

Did one of your neighbours have him?

No. When I got home to make flyers I heard a meow. I looked under my bed and there is my cat.

Now you know the next time this happens to look under the bed first.


I lost my favourite cat today again. It took me an hour to find her.

Oh no! Did she get out of the house again?

No. She was just under the bed thank goodness.

Why did it take so long to find her under the bed.

I thought she got out of the house again so I started in the back yard. I looked everywhere and the bed was one of the last places.

Well at least you found her and she was safe.


I'm so glad we found peanut i was worrying so much

have you ever thought of putting a tracking collar on her?

I thought about it but she wouldn't like it i think

well, you could always get one and see

I wonder how much they are at the store

I don't think they cost too much really


Have you seen Mr. Stripes?

Did you lost Mr. Stripes again Aubrey?

I did, I feel so bad just help me find him.

Ok I will but you should treat your pets better.

I will I promise, wait a moment I found him.

Where is Mr Stripes?


Context: It was a bright and sunny morning, so Taylor decided to not take the train.

Hey Greg! Bet you're surprised to see me at work this early!

Actually, I am. I know your train doesn't usually pull in until around 8:30am.  It's barely 8:00am now.

I know. I got up this morning and it was just so nice and sunny out that I decided to get going early.

So, you didn't take the train?

Nope. I showered, grabbed a toaster waffle and headed out the door.

Well, I have to say it is a nice day for a walk. If it's still nice around noon, maybe I 'll take one on my lunch hour.


I decided to walk to work today.

That's really good exercise.

Yeah, when I walked out my front door, it was so beautiful and sunny I decided I wanted to be outdoors instead of on the train.

The weather is always beautiful in June.

Especially in the morning before it gets hot.

Maybe I should walk home from work, too.


I walked all the way to work this morning.

Wow. The train didn't come?

No, it did. But the morning was so beautiful, I just thought it would be nice to walk.

That's a long walk. Don't you get all sweaty?

No, I just pace myself so I don't work up a sweat.

Impressive. I don't think I have that kind of self-control.


I'm going to ride my bike to work today. It's gorgeous weather out there.

It's nice having such a nice, bright, sunny morning. But, that's a long ride.

I can use the exercise besides I'm tired of riding that smelly train.

Boy, I hear you. All those dumb people talking on their phones is enough to make you scream.

Exactly, so I'm going to be a solitary man and ride my bike!

Have fun and be careful. Lots of crazy drivers out there who don't pay attention to bicyclists.


Context: A student was acting up in Kai's class, so Kai sent the student to the principal's office.

Wow, that Addison was out of control again in class.

What did you do this time.

What else? I sent him to the principal's office again. Not sure if that is a real solution to his behavioural problems.

Addison is a great kid. You just have to make sure he takes his meds.

But why is it my responsibility to make sure the kid takes his meds. Isn't that his parents' job?

You're right. But his parents are also need to take their meds at work then address the kid's behaviour.


This kid was being so loud and wouldn't be quiet in class.

That's disruptive.

It was impossible for me to teacher the class with him acting up so I sent him to the principal's office.

The kids needs to be disciplined.

He didn't show up for class today.  I hope everything is okay with him.  He's not a bad student.  He's ill behaved sometimes.

Hope he starts behaving himself.


What a day! I had to send a student to the principal's office.

Why? What did the student do?

They brought rocks to class and was throwing them at other students.

Oh my! Was anyone hurt?

Thankfully, no. Someone could have been hurt though.

That is good that no one was hurt. I hope the student understands throwing rocks is bad.


Context: Jesse enjoys staying active but is forced to spend their day sitting down in a business conference.

Man I'm bummed

Whys that?

You know that Pokémon go fest i took off work for?

Yeah, what about it?

Well i have to go to a last minute business conference and wont get to play

Ah man, I'm sorry for you


How do you feel about these conferences?

They aren't too bad for me. How about you?

Can't stand them. I get all antsy for it to be over.

Sometimes you just have to sit down and zone out for a while, thinking about something else. At least that's what I do.

Haha, I may just give that a shot!


I really want to attend the tennis tournament.

Sure but you need to reschedule it tomorrow.

I don't want to sit here all day and attend this business conference.

You have no choice. It's part of your responsibility.

Oh men. Just make sure to reschedule my tennis tomorrow.

I will. No problem.


My friends were swimming at the pool.  I had this business conference I couldn't get out of.  All I can think of was how much I want to be swimming with my friends.

Did you go for work?

I did.  The owner went to so I had to show up.

You can swim with your friends next time they have a party.

They know I was upset about it so they are throwing another party this weekend.  I can make it to that.

There you go.  Everything worked out.


Context: Tracy's drawing was the best of the bunch and she heard she was going to win a big prize for it.

I've been working on this drawing for weeks.

Hey, slow down Tracy you'll put us all to shame.

I can't I really want to win this drawing contest.

Yeah, well I heard you've been selected for the big prize already.

Really, where'd you hear that?

I'm not telling.


I entered that art contest a few weeks ago and I found out I won!

That's awesome. What is the prize?

I am not sure right now. I only know it is a big prize.

You are such a talented artist. It doesn't really surprise me to think you won.

Thanks. That really means a lot to have your praise.

I only speak the truth, my friend!


Context: Carson saw a bug in the food. Carson immediately stopped eating when he saw it.

I had a disgusting experience today.

What was so bad?

I was eating my food, and there was a huge bug in it.

What did you do with the food?

I stopped eating and threw it out.

I hope you brushed your teeth.


Context: Taylor was a powerful wizard so she sucked up all the good in favour of evil.

I think being good sucks.

Why would you say that?

What would you expect of such powerful wizard as myself? I prefer evil because goodness is lame.

I've heard that they burn witches at the stake.

I am not worried about that. My  power is too immense to be defeated by fire.

It better be. The villagers don't like your kind.


Context: taylor was a powerful wizard so she sucked up all the good in favor of evil.

Sometimes I feel like a powerful wizard. I can suck up all the good in favour of evil.

You exude goodness.  You are so spiritual.

I feel connected to the universe.

I have seen how you talk to the birds, animals and trees in the mountains.

They speak to me , the wind speaks to me. The rocks and everything around me.

That's magical.


Evil will win today.

Taylor you're too strong!

My light magic will overcome all the good in the world.

Please you will get hurt.

I will be protected, I am a powerful wizard!

Oh my you did it!


I think my wizard powers are starting to corrupt me.

What makes you say that?

I've been taking away all the goodness in the world in favor of evil. The dark side is tempting me.

You have to resist it, Taylor! Turn back to the light side of magic!


Context: Skylar persuaded Remy to return. Remy will have to drop everything he had planned for the day.

I really have a lot to do today, But I couldn't leave Skylar on her own. She's going through such a hard time.

Wait, so you dropped your date just to go see Skylar?

Yeah, I just told her that we can rearrange. This is more important.

Just make sure she doesn't take advantage of it.

Sure, she wouldn't do that to me anyway.

I wouldn't be so sure.

We'll see.


So, I had plans to go see the Yankees play and then Skylar messaged me saying she cooked me a 3 course meal and that we would be spending the night in a five star hotel.

Woah, that's a tough choice.

You'll never guess which one I chose.

Yankees?

Wrong, Skylar. I had to drop everything for the day.


Context: Sydney also gave Ash grief, after giving their children a bunch of grief as well.

I had to yell at Ash today.

Why?

Ash's kids were making a mess of my house, so I yelled at them first and then told him off too.

I have always felt like his kids were wild.


I know Ash didn't mean to embarrass me but it was very offensive for him and his family to talk during my speech.

What do you mean?

Well it was incredibly distracting for one, so I had to yell at his kids and then at him because he didn't care.

That was no reason to yell at the baby though, she doesn't understand.

What would you have suggested then?

You could have stopped for a second and taken Ash to the side, told him how you felt and then continued.


Context: Addison took it a few minutes ago and got a nice score because of the smarts.

I took that test a few minutes ago, it wasn't hard.  I got a high score.

What test?

My friend sent me a link to this test that's supposed to test a person's IQ.

You would do well on that.  You are so smart.

I scored in the 90 percentile.

That's like genius level.


I got a nice score so far.

You're going to really excel.

I hope so.

The smarts are what it's all about clearly.

You know it, couldn't live without them.

What were we talking about again?


Context: Lee made Addison sacrifice her place on the team so others could get some play time too.

I took Addison off the team so that someone else could play.

That is horrible. She deserve to be there just as much as anyone else.

Yeah, but she's am terrible at soccer.

So what? She's trying your best.

I'll give her another shot in the next game.


I know that Addison is one of our best players.

If you take her out we might lose.

I know, but I think everyone deserves to get some playing time.

If you think it is best for the team.

Have faith in your teammates that they can pull through.

It is best that we all get some experience on the field.


Context: Austin set their sales goal low for the month. They reached their goal without much effort.

Wow, I smashed out my sales goal for the month!

You're such a great asset to the team. Why was your goal so low?

Due to decrease in sales for the last year. So we reduce our goals.

That is a good enough reason I guess.

I'm still getting commissions, but they are reduced by 80%.

That's so high!


I wasn't feeling so great this month so I lowered the sales goal.

Never lower your sales goal, because then your team will put less effort into the work.

I know. We reached the goal without much effort.

You can create another goal for this month.

I think we will. It didn't feel like much of an accomplishment this month.


I decided to set our sales goal low for the month to increase the morale of the team.

Did they reach it?

Yes and it only took them 3 weeks instead of the full 4 weeks.

Well I hope that works because they were falling behind in their goals the last couple months.

I know, maybe this will help them see that they can reach their goal if they try hard enough.

If they can't reach a higher goal after this then maybe you need to let some of the workers go.


I should have set the goal a little higher.

Why, did you reach it?

Yeah, but I had set it pretty low.

Maybe raise it up for the next month?

I am going to, I reached this one with hardly no effort.

Raise it up and work harder then.


Context: Sydney was getting ready to go to her senior prom and took two hours to get ready.

I can but wait to go to prom. I have been getting ready for 2 hours already.

You are going to be so pretty and have so much fun .

I hope so. I don't have a date. I'm just going with a group of friends, but I don't care.

You have to show me the pictures later .

I definitely will and fill you in on everything that happened.


I know it’s a long time but this was a big night for me.

Anyone who complains, it’s out of line.

That’s the type of response I want to hear.

They just don’t know the meaning of that night. You need enough time to look perfect for your prom.

Exactly it’s too trivial to them.

This is one of those nights we never forget.


I cant believe it took a long time to get ready and such.

Yeah it took you over two hours, I was waiting for you twiddling my thumbs.

I promise that this wont happen again

I hope not.  You are the reason why we are really late

Yeah I am sorry.

It's okay.


Context: Alex and Sydney had a play date at Sydney's house.  Sydney had so many toys and Alex enjoyed Sydney's toys too much.

I liked going to Sydney's house better than your house.

Well, Sydney doesn't like you anymore and now I don't either.

Why doesn't Sydney like me!?

Because you were greedy and you broke a bunch of her cool new toys. She said you are not welcome at her house ever again.

That's fine! I didn't want to go back to Sydney's house anyone.

Yes, you do. You are the worst.


I had a play date at Sydney's house.

Sydney house is fun to play at.

Yes, Sydney has so many toys and I enjoyed the toy too much!

I will have to catch up with Sydney soon too.


Sydney invited me to his home for a play date. I had a great time.

I bet he has some great toys.

Yes, I think I might've had too much fun with his toys.

I feel like I missed a lot there.


Sydney's house was like walking into Legoland, just toys everywhere!

That sounds like heaven! Did you guys play a lot?

Yeah, we were literally playing all night long.

Sounds like you may have enjoyed it a bit too much.

Never too much!

Can you tell Sydney to invite me too next time?


Context: Casey fought another man and won another contest, making them the undefeated champion.

I need to find space for my latest trophy. It is the biggest one I have.

What did you win?

I entered the local karate championship tournament for men under 19-years-old.

What place did you get?

I got first place, again. I am officially the undefeated champion in young men's karate in San Rodeo.

Congratulations. I guess we will need to find room for your giant trophy.


I am so excited, I can't believe I won another contest! I am the undefeated champion!

Me too! I am so happy for you!

It feels so good to be the champion.

What do you want to do to celebrate?

Let's go get a few beers and a pizza.

Sounds great, my treat.


I thought I was going to lose after the 5th round.

That was one hell of match between you both.

When he came with that last jab, I saw by chance to knock him out.

You've got to take a opening, when you find one.

I can still say that I am the undefeated champion.


No one is going to take my belt!

You won last week?

Didn't even lose one round.

Wow man, you're a power house.

I know man, training's paid off.

I got to see one of your fights soon.


Context: Sydney bent Lee's eye, she had a laundry list of complaints and meant to voice every single one of them.

Lee had it coming, he was pushing his luck.

You bent his eyes and now he's unable to see out of one of them well.

Should teach him not to mess with me.

Anyways, why are you here again?

I'm here because I have a long list of complaints.

Got it. Thank you so much but I don’t care.


I have a problem with how things have been handled at work lately.

I heard you had your lunch stolen last week and they found out who did it.

I can't believe Lee stole my lunch even after we had a meeting, I bent his eye. And that was only the first of complaints.

Damn, sounds like you have a lot of issues that need sorting out.

Indeed I do.


Context: Bailey executed her wrath on Aubrey who did wrong in a way that will live in infamy forever.

Aubrey is never going to cross me against after what I did to her.

I almost don't want to ask! You have quite a temper when someone wrongs you.

Let's just say Aubrey felt my wrath and won't soon forget it.

Yikes, that doesn't sound good. But at least Aubrey learned a lesson not to mess with you.


Context: Jan struck every chord on the guitar just right, and got accepted into the band.

I'm so excited!! I rocked that audition and got into the band!

Nice!! I guess your practicing payed off huh?

It sure did! I got every chord right on I didn't mess up once.

That's awesome. So when do you start playing with the band?

Next week is our first practice! I can't wait

I'm so jealous, that sounds like so much fun


I struck every chord on the guitar just right. I did well.

i told you you're a very good guitar player but you just wouldn't accept the fact. Congrats on getting in the band!

I knew the moment I got accepted into the band, I didn't believe in myself before that.

It's really good to know you're a member of a band now friend.


Context: Quinn was getting sick of Aubrey's attitude. Aubrey lost the attitude for Quinn's sake.

I am getting so sick of Aubrey's attitude!

What attitude?

She's always rolling her eyes at me, thankfully after giving her an ultimatum she stopped.

Maybe that's exactly what she needed.

I think so, she's the type of person who likes to see how many buttons she can push.

Just act like adults from now on, ok?


I'm sick of Aubrey, even though she's lost the attitude a bit in recent weeks.

She's a very temperamental person.

I don't know if I can deal with it.

Just give her another chance, she's not that bad.

Fine.

If she does it again, let me know.


Context: Remy moved next door to Lee. Lee wanted to be Remy's friend.

There's this super cool person living next door to me now. I really want to meet her.

Who is it?

Remy the artist.

The famous Remy?

Yes. I am trying to get to know her. It would be so cool to be her friend.

You live next door so I am sure you'll develop a relationship.


I found out that Remy moved next door to me.

Did you greet her?

I made her a basket of cookies.

That was very neighbourly of you.

I really want to be friends with Remy. Maybe I'll ask her to come over and watch movies with me.

She will probably accept your offer. She loves watching movies.


Context: Kai went shopping for eggs and milk today. Kai put the eggs in the fridge.

Hi friend, I went to the store this morning. I bought eggs and milk. I put the eggs in the fridge, but I just discovered I forgot to put the milk in.

Oh wow, it's 11 p.m. now, you're just going to throw the milk out, right?

Actually, there are lots of recipes that call for sour milk, so... Yeah.

What?! That milk has been out of the fridge for hours and hours!

Look on YouTube, lots of recipes use sour milk. For example: pancakes, muffins, even cake!

No thanks, I'll pass, but let me know what recipe you decide to use. I hope it doesn't make you sick! Later!


I had to go to the store this morning to get some eggs and milk.

Was that all you needed to make the cake?

Yeah, I used up all the milk put had a few eggs left that I put in the fridge.

Oh, we can make some scrambled eggs in the morning!


Now that that's all done, I could sure go for something to eat.

You want me to whip something up?

Well, with the latest grocery purchases, we are fully stocked for the moment.

Now that you bought milk and eggs, I can make some French toast if you're interested.

It's like you're reading my mind.

That, or the fact that you've been crying about wanting French toast for the last few days.


Context: After turning in the paper late, Tracy skated on thin ice.

Did you see how mad our teacher was when I handed in the paper late?

I think she sprouted a new vein on her head.

I turned in the paper at least, so what if it was late?

You better be careful now, I think if you mess up again she's going to have you expelled.

Yeah you're right.

Just stay low for a while. Don't mess up.


I am really in trouble in that class.  My grade is low.  I just turned in my paper late so that's not going to help the situation.

Doesn't sound like it.  Why did you turn in your paper late?

I have been too busy and tired working my two jobs. I'm getting evicted if I can't make rent.

That's tough.

It is. It's been very stressful between work and school. I barely sleep and I am still behind.

Have you talked to your teachers?


I turned in the paper but it was late and the teacher was mad.

Do you think he will dock a letter grade from it?

Probably because that is his policy.

It is only the first paper of the year so don't worry too much.

It is hard not to worry when it is my last semester of school forever.

I know but just keep your head up.


Context: Remy saw lust in Jordan's eyes and became alarmed when Jordan started to move towards them.

Hey Jordan what is going on. Is there something wrong.

No, nothing wrong, I just want to talk to you

Ok but you look like there is something on your mind.

Nothing, is going on but I just want to give you a hug


I noticed Jordan was trying to make a move on me and I got really weirded out.

So what did you do next?

I decided to just take my friend group and move to another part of the bar.

That was a good idea, did he stop?

Eventually he did stop but it was so weird.

He was probably just really drunk and out of it.


Uh oh Jordan is coming this way.

Maybe he just wants to say hi.

No, he's got that look in his eyes. He wants more than to just say hi.

Do you want me to leave?

No! I finally got over him and am not going to give in. Stay here please.

Alright. If things get weird I'll make an excuse for us to leave.


Context: Bailey loved their dog dearly and always put it in funny sweaters before taking it to the park for walks.

I got a new sweater in the mail today.

Let me guess, it's for the dog and not you.

How did you know?

You love that dog more than anything and she has a bigger wardrobe than you.

She can't go for a walk in the park with out having a new outfit on.

I know, she is the prettiest girl on four legs when she's out walking because of you.


I love my dog so much.

I can tell.

Did you see the funny sweater I bought it?

Yeah I saw you two in the park. It was great.

Yeah, she is the cutest little thing.

Agreed, it is a cute dog.


I put a Santa sweater on the dog today for our walk to the park.

Don't people laugh when they see you?

Yes and the dog loves it. She starts to get excited now to dress up!

I guess a lot of dog lovers want to stop and see it.

I do meet a lot of people and I saw another dog walker with a sweater on hers too!

It looks like you started a trend. I will get one for my dog too. They can walk together at the park tomorrow.


Context: Jesse was ready for work but when they looked out they realised it had snowed the previous night and their car was snowed in so Jesse shovelled their driveway.

You know how much it snowed last night.

Yes, I think it was about two feet.

Well, when I got ready to go to work the car was snowed in.

That doesn't surprise me.

I had to shovel the driveway to get out.

I hope you got to work on time.


I spent so much time doing my makeup and searching for my uniform, only to find out I was snowed in.

It snowed last night, how did you get to work in the end?

I used the shovel to clear the driveway.

So did you mess up all your makeup?

Yeah, my work uniform was soaked too! At least I made it on time.

That's commitment right there.


I had to shovel the driveway this morning.

That's a pain. I'm lucky I didn't have to go into work today.

I was totally dressed and had to trudge out there in a skirt and push snow off the car. Why didn't you have to work?

I have been working from home a few days a week, and got lucky this week.

That is lucky. I didn't even know it had snowed until I opened the door to leave. It must have come down lightly all night.

It did. I didn't go to sleep until about 2am, and it had been going for about an hour then.


Context: Robin was dating their partner for a year, so they decided it was time to move in together.

I talked to my boyfriend and told him it was time to move in together.

And how did he take it?

He liked the idea that way we can both save money on rent.

Yes, I agree, you make such a great couple, congrats.

Thanks, yeah I love him very much.

Hope everything works out for you guys.


Context: Due to how Kendall's kids behaved very properly, Sydney had to ask their ages.

I'm really frustrated by my kids these days.

Your kids are such angels though!

They're not at all, compared to Kendall's kids.

What are Kendall's kids like?

They're so well-behaved I didn't believe they were five and eight. I asked her how old they were and she confirmed it.

Well, I'm sure her kids act up sometimes too.


I can't believe how well Kendall's kids were acting.

That is crazy. What did you do?

I asked what ages where her kids were, because they were as well behaved as adults honestly.

Kendall must be a really good parent.


I was surprised how well Kendall's kids behaved.

Are they very calm for their age?

I had to ask their ages. The oldest one was four.

That does seem like a young age to start listening to directions.

They don't seem to be disturbed by anything.

I remember trying to eat my toys at that age.


Context: After being unemployed for 6 months, Jesse is starting a new job on Monday.

I finally start my new job Monday!

How long have you been out of work for?

I've been unemployed for six months. I can't wait to get back.

I bet you'll be so excited to be making money again.

I have shopping lists already prepped actually.

That's going to be a lot of fun once you've started.