Ring, ring
"Dad?"
"Wait, what? Gemma, you actually called me? You, the girl who doesn't even talk to me at school functions, called me? Oh wow, I have to cherish this moment."
"Dad, I need you to shut up for a moment."
"That's not a way to talk to you father!"
"Whoops, sorry. Now where are you?"
"Is something wrong? Because if it's a guy, I'll kick his ass for you."
"No, dad, it isn't that. I just need to know where you are."
"Um, I think we're right by the bouncy house."
"You think."
"Yeah..."
"There are at least ten bouncy houses here!"
"If it helps you, it's shaped as a dinosaur. Your mom wouldn't let me get in it."
"Shit!"
"Language."
"That's on the complete opposite side of the field!"
"Yeah, I know what you're saying. The field is so big that it makes it hard to get to each activity, but at least we can fit more things now."
"Dad, I'm hanging up now."
"Nice talking to you, for once."
"Love you."
"Love you too."
Beeeeep
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Short Story"The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the grass is swaying in the wind. What a beautiful day to be outside and at the spring fling." "True, all true." "Now where are you, you little demon?" ******** One mis-dial A couple of jokes Two peop...