Shared Confusion
(I am about fourteen. My mom and I share a weird connection; my dad calls it a “shared brain.”)
Mom: “Hey, [My Name], do you know where the uh… uh…”
Me: “Yeah, Mom, it is next to the uh… uh…”
Mom: “Smart-a**.”
(Pause.)
Mom: “Oh, I found it!. You were right; thanks, [My Name]!”
Dad: “…”