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When I was your age, I never talked back to my parents!
I wasn’t talking back- I- I just told you that I did the dishes before I started playing. That's not talking back, that's a response.
You should watch your tone-
What tone? This one? That's just my normal voice! I can’t just change it-
And you're still talking back! Gosh, Cody, what did I do to deserve a son like you?
Gosh... look at you.
What? I'm just grabing a coke-
You do know all of that sugar is bad for you, right?
I know. But it's just one coke-
One coke... Just one coke... Please, Cody, we both know you're gaining weight. And it's all thanks to your overconsumption.
... I haven't drunk a soda in months-
The problem is not the soda; the problem is that that paired with how you're eating is making you look like...
...Like what, Mom?
Do I have to explain myself? Gosh, do you really want to go outside and have people make fun of your weight?
...No.
Then you will listen to me... Stop eating so much and put that damn soda back in the fridge.
Okay...
Skiping out on meals again, I see.
I'll eat later, I'm not hungry right now-
You better sit down and eat with us right now! I didn't spend hours preparing this meal only for you to skip out on it!
Fine... I'll eat. But can ypu please stop yelling-
See, kids, your older brother doesn't care about us...
Mom-
I'm just so glad both of you were never as difficult as he is...
Mom...
But, oh no, he just had to be different...
...whatever
Cody...
...
Cody
Just a sec-
Cody!
Sorry! I was just- distracted...
Right, because a device is much more important than your Mother
Look... sorry, okay? It won't happen again, I promise-
Gosh, you're always so focused on that damn "DS". It's no surprise that you're gaining weight again.
...What?
Go outside and do something more productive!
I-... Fine... If it makes you happy, I'll go outside...
Cody!
Yeah?
It feels as if the streets are your second home; you’re never around nowadays!
You told me to go out more and I did! What do you want me to do?
First of all, don't you dare raise your voice at me again! Second of all-
Just get to the point! What do you wnat me to do?
You know what? Forget it! Go outside all you want, I won't stop you. In fact, get out of my house right this instant!
What?!
You heard me right. I've already made up my mind, and nothing you say or do will change my decision!
You- you can't just-
I'm not a kid anymore; I can make decisions for myself...
Think about your future-
As if you cared about it...
I'm warning you- go back to college, or you'll be flipping burgers for the rest of your life!
Sounds better than being here anyways...
Cody! The moment you walk out of that damn door, you stop being my son, do you hear me?!
...As if I ever was.
Geesh, dude, you look like shit.
Good to see you two Theo...
...You okay? It's unusual to see you out this late.
Hah, says the guy who lives in Acorn Forest.
I mean it Codes... If you need someone to talk to, I'm right here. What happened now?
Well... the usual: small disagreement that ends in shouting. But hey, look on the bright side, different resolution this time.
Uh-huh?
I got kicked out.
Woah! Wait- Really? Like- for real this time?
Yeah... I shouldn't come as a shock. I was... Eh- expecting it; it just surprises me it took her this long to do so... I mean, She never did care about me anyway. What even was the point in keeping me around?
Probably making you miserable?
Yeah. Probably...
God, so you have a place to stay at? I uh... You can stay over at mines- a tent may not be an ideal place for two, but it will do-
No need, Tooths, I'll stay over at my dorm...
Oh! You- you mean you decided to stay in college? That's great-
I never said that... I said I will stay in my dorm... Not that I would stay in college. I'll leave right after today, for good this time.
Dude-
Don't start, I've made my choice. My bags are all packed already; nothing will stop me now.
Eh... I was just... well- Just voicing out my concerns...
...You sound just like her
Sorry! Sorry... My bad, I'll shut up...
Just kidding. It's fine.
If you say so dude, if you say so...
Trust me, no offence taken...
Dude, for a guy who just got kicked out of his house, you look pretty damn happy.
Well, that's because I am happy. In fact, I've never been better in my life. This is the start of a new leaf for me.
Oh, Cudds... How do you do it man?
Do what, exacly?
How are you so optimistic all the time? Like, what's your secret technique- or- who did you sell your soul to? Whatever it is, you better tell me!
First off, I didn't sell my soul... Second, I have no "secret"; I think that finding optimism in the worst of moments possible is the best way to remain sane. That's all...
Well... stay positive my friend. Never change, I tell you.
Good thing I've never changed one bit...
Good, because you're one in like... a million. Hell, one in a zillion!
Hah. You two, Theo, you two.
...Pft. You don't have to lie to me, you know?
I meant it! There's nobody else in the world who could be such an amazing best friend as you.
Codes... You could find 20 other dudes that are carbon copies of me... But to find someone just like you is an impossible task... Specialy here in Happy Tree.
We barely know anybody in this damn County. There may be somebody out there who can rival my optimism...
Rival it, yes. But being just like you, never.
Hmm... Speaking of the County... It's getting way too late for us to be outside
Yeah... If we remain outside for any longer, who knows what could happen. Maybe an attack plane will gun us down- or- or- the tree behind us will crash down on us! Knowing this damn place, anything could happen.
How about we don't think of the possibilities and just head to.... to whatever place is our home.
Sounds like a good idea... Good talking to you, man.
Yeah... see you around.