FoxTrot by Bill Amend for March 08, 2003

Spoken like a true parent.

Perfect ending to this story.

I like this ending

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It’s a shame that it didn’t continue with Paige calling Nicole about this.

Paige: Nicole? There’s something I have to tell you. My Mom’s letting my autographed Backsync Boys photo get ruined was completely an accident on her part. I took advantage of her guilt. Anyway, the Backsync Boys sent me 20 more autographed photos, so I was wondering if you’d like half of them?

Nicole: Ten autographed Backsync Boys photos?! Sure, thanks! Thanks for being honest with me about it, too.

Paige: Would you like to speak to her?

Nicole: Okay.

Paige: She’s right here. Mom? It’s Nicole.

Andy: Hello? Nicole?

Nicole: Hi, Mrs. Fox. I heard you and Paige had a conflict about her Backsync Boys photo.

Andy: Yes, but we’re good now.

Nicole: Glad to hear it. Thanks for letting me know.

Andy: You’re welcome. Bye.

(hands the phone back to Paige)

Paige: I guess we shouldn’t get so emotionally attached to our favorite entertainers, right?

Nicole (chuckles): Right.

Paige: I’m on my way over with ten of the photos.

Nicole: Thanks—wait, is Quincy’s cage locked?

Paige: Let me ask Jason. I’ll be right back.

(She locates him)

Paige: Jason, is Quincy’s cage locked?

Jason: Sure is.

Paige: Good, thanks.

(Picks up the phone)

Paige: Yep, his cage is locked. As an added precaution, I’ve put the ten photos that I’m keeping for myself…somewhere secret.

(She’s put them in her bedroom closet)

Nicole: Good thinking. See you soon.

Paige: Bye.

Nicole: Bye.

(They hang up, and Paige brings Nicole ten of the photos)

Brilliant