The Conversation

“What did you learn in school today?”

“I learned the days of the week.”

“Go on, tell your dad.”

“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.”

“You’re missing one.”

“She’s doing her best.”

“Say them again.”

“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.”

“You’re wrong. You’re missing one.”

“Honey, you’re missing We…”

“Don’t help her. What day are you missing?”

“I don’t know.”

“How can you not know the days of the week?”

“I don’t know.”

“Are you stupid? Are you trying to make me look stupid?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Honey, she’s not going to remember if you yell.”

“Don’t tell me not to yell. You’re always making me look bad.”

“Please don’t fight. I’ll learn the day.”

“Come here.”

“Don’t hurt her.”

“Shut up. Now come here.”

 That was how our conversations went.