Chapter 1987

"Rock-paper-scissors?" "No way, you're cheating!" In front of the TV, Joshua held the front end of the remote while Nicole gripped the tail. Neither was willing to give in. "I want to watch Ivy's historical drama. She wears such beautiful clothes, with lovely accessories, her skirts fluttering. She's like a real fairy!" Nicole insisted. Joshua countered, "Modern dramas are better, closer to how Ivy is in real life like she's right here with us!" "I don't care. I want to watch a historical drama!" "No, modern dramas are better!" They continued to argue. Watching this, Gale shook her head repeatedly, sighing. What should she do? Whom should she help? Helping either seemed inappropriate. "Ahem!" Gale walked over, her face stern. "Stop arguing. Neither of you gets to watch. Give me the remote." Joshua and Nicole did not let go. "What? Are you both pretending not to hear me?" Gale frowned. Joshua replied, "Nicole, if you let go, then I will." "You let go first." "I let go, and