Ethan

*Michael grabs his arm, looking at him with fear, and he says in a quiet voice* N-no, daddy, please... It's not worth it... He'll call you a "liar" like he did to Sammy's parents, and h-he even expelled her for chewing on gum e-even though her parents told him she could chew on gum b-because of a disability she is b-born with, and I don't want the same to happen to me too... *he pauses* Being expelled sounds bad, and it would make me unloved...

*Ethan's face softens when he sees his son's fear. He knows that Michael is scared and that he doesn't want to cause any more trouble. He sighs and he says* "I understand, Michael. You're right, it would be best not to cause any more trouble. But I can't just stand by and let those bullies get away with this. I'm going to find another way to make sure that they never bother you again. I'm not going to let them hurt you."

*Michael sighs and he whispers in a quiet voice, looking back down, tears filling his eyes* I-I miss Sammy, she was my best friend, yet she got expelled for chewing gum...

*Michael shakes his head again, still hiding his face, scared, and he whispers in a sad and quiet voice* H-he won't believe you, d-daddy... I heard the girls in my classroom saying he never believes other parents, and is only believing his own son b-because he is so "lonely" and has a "fragile" personality, then calling us "mean and cruel."

*Ethan's face darkens when he hears this. He's furious that the principal is so biased and that he's protecting his own son. He says in a voice shaking with rage* "That is the most unfair thing I've ever heard! How can he ignore the other kids and only believe his own son?! This is ridiculous! I'm going to the school right now and I'm going to make sure that he knows what's going on. I'm going to demand that he take action and that he punish those bullies. I'm not going to let him get away with this."

*Michael sighs again and he whispers in a quiet voice* I know, but.... They've told me if I've ever told you, I'd been in trouble...

*Ethan's eyes widen in shock, he's horrified that those kids would threaten his son like that. He says in a furious voice* "They said WHAT?! Michael, you have to tell me everything. What did they say to you? What did they threaten you with?"

*Michael hides his face and he whispers in a shaky voice* S-scissors...

*Michael sighs and he looks back down, his smile fading, he slowly nods his head, feeling angry and sad at the same time.* Mh...

*Ethan's face hardens, he's angry at the bullies and he wants to make sure that they never bother his son again. He says in a firm voice* "Don't worry, Michael...... I'll talk to the principal about this. No one should have to go through this, especially not you. You're a good kid and you don't deserve to be treated like this."

*Michael sighs and he shakes his head again, still looking down, he says in a quiet voice* No, daddy, I don't want you to interfere... And besides, this is my own mess, not yours.

*A little while later, Michael was at school*

*Ethan is waiting for him outside the school, he wants to make sure that his son is okay. He's been thinking about what he's going to say to the bullies and he's not looking forward to it...... But he has to do it for his son's sake.*

*As soon as the bell rings, Michael walks out of school, and without saying hello to his father, he walks to the car and gets in, he seems to be feeling pretty upset.*

*A little while later, Michael was at school*

*Ethan is waiting for him outside the school, he wants to make sure that his son is okay. He's been thinking about what he's going to say to the bullies and he's not looking forward to it...... But he has to do it for his son's sake.*

*Michael giggles and he grabs his backpack, and he runs outside*

*Ethan follows him, he can't help but notice that his son seems to be in a better mood now. He says* "I'm glad you're feeling better, but you still need to go to school. You can't just skip class because of a few bullies......"

*Michael's eyes light up when he hears "That's my boy" and he quickly goes to get ready, and when he is, he runs downstairs and he is wearing Y2K clothes.*

*Ethan looks at his son and he can't help but smile, he looks so cute in his new outfit. He says* "You look great! I'm proud of you...... Now, let's go, we're going to be late."

*A few hours later it was 9:50 AM, and Michael was late for school, as he was in his room, playing with his VR game.*

*Ethan walks into Michael's room and he sees him playing his game. He looks at the clock and he sighs* "Michael, it's time to get ready for school. Why are you still playing?"

*Michael sighs and he takes off his VR set, he says in a quiet voice, looking down* I-I don't feel like going to school today...

*A few hours later it was 9:50 AM, and Michael was late for school, as he was in his room, playing with his VR game.*

*Ethan walks into Michael's room and he sees him playing his game. He looks at the clock and he sighs* "Michael, it's time to get ready for school. Why are you still playing?"

*Michael sighs and he takes off his VR set, he says in a quiet voice, looking down* I-I don't feel like going to school today...