FATHER
we met with your teacher tonight. do you know what she had to say about you?
CHILD (dejected)
that i get time outs a lot.
FATHER
well, no. she didn't say anything about that.
CHILD
oh.
MOTHER
why do you think she would have said that?
CHILD
because i get time outs a lot.
FATHER
you do? for what?
CHILD (pause)
for doing battle.
FATHER
doing battle? what are you battling?
CHILD
a boy with a small brain and a small heart.
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