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Where is my dad?
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When is he coming back?
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Oh no!
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My phone just died!
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Anna is waiting at school.
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School is finally over!
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Daddy is taking me to see the robot movie today.
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I can't wait!
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Anna, look at my new dolls!
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Do you want to play with me?
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We can make a lovely dollhouse together.
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You promised we would go see the play!
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I would never break a promise to you.
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I can't.
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I have plans with my dad.
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Oh, okay.
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Goodbye, everyone.
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Daddy will be here soon.
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He promised we'd go to the movies together today.
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Daddy will be here soon.
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We're going to watch giant robots, eat popcorn, and have the best movie night ever.
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Perfect timing.
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I've got our movie tickets.
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Anna is going to be so excited when she sees me.
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What a beautiful afternoon.
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Anna loves robots.
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I can't wait to see her smile when I show her these tickets.
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Wait, what's happening?
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Why is everyone stopping?
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Oh dear, this traffic is worse than I expected.
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Oh no, every road is busy.
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I promised Anna I'd be there at 5.
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I need another plan.
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It's already 5 .15.
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Daddy is usually on time.
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Maybe he's stuck in traffic.
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I'll watch for his car.
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This traffic isn't moving at all.
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Anna must be wondering where I am.
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I really need to call Ella.
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What?
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My battery is almost empty.
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Come on, phone!
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I just need one quick call to Ella.
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Oh no!
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The phone turned off.
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Please, just one more call.
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How am I supposed to reach Ella now?
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Where's my charger?
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Not in my bag either.
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Oh, I left it on my desk at work.
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I promised Anna a wonderful movie night.
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She's been so excited.
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I really hope I can still make it. Where is my dad?
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When is he coming back?
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Daddy!
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Over here!
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Wait, that's not his car.
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Oh, I...
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Hello, Anna.
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Are you waiting for someone?
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Yes, sir.
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I'm waiting for my dad.
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He's running late.
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Anna, has your father arrived yet?
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Not yet.
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He promised to come at five.
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But he's late.
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Do you think my parents forgot me?
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I'm sure they're trying to come.
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Let's call them together.
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Finally, the traffic is moving!
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Hang on, Anna.
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Daddy is coming.
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I hope I can reach school soon.
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Please, make yourself comfortable.
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Thank you.
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It is 0123456.
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Daddy isn't answering.
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I wonder what's keeping him.
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Don't worry, Anna.
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Let's try contacting your mother.
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Mom, I really enjoyed the art class today.
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I'm glad, Alex.
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Let's get home and show Daddy.
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Neither Mom nor Daddy answered.
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What should we do?
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We'll keep trying.
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You're safe here with me.
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Remember our address, Anna.
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Always wear your seatbelt and ask a trusted adult for help when needed.
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I will, Mom!
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Look!
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A yellow taxi!
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Mom taught me about taxis and road safety.
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I remember what she said.
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I remember my address.
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Could I take a taxi home?
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Let's confirm with your family first, Anna.
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Could you message
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Mom and Daddy?
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Please tell them I'm safe at school.
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Of course, Anna.
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I'll send it.
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You really want to get home soon.
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I understand.
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I'll check the taxi service and your family details.
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Hello, Anna.
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Welcome aboard.
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Thank you for helping me, sir.
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Hello, Anna.
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Did the school guard arrange your ride?
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Yes, sir.
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He helped me contact my family.
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Daddy couldn't pick me up, and I couldn't reach my parents.
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Next time, wait with the school guard.
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My home is at 123
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Grace Street, District 1.
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Grace Street, District 1.
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Perfect, I've found the route.
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The city looks beautiful at night.
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I recognize these streets.
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I hope Mom and Daddy are home soon.
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Look, that's our favorite park.
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Mom takes us there on weekends.
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My house is nearby.
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Wonderful, Anna.
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There's traffic again.
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I hope my family knows I'm coming.
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We'll follow the rules and travel safely.
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Excuse me, sir.
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Why does that little meter keep changing?
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It calculates the fare during our journey.
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The fare depends on distance and travel time.
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I understand.
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I saved $10 in my wallet.
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That's our favorite bakery!
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Mom buys bread there every weekend.
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Our street is just around the left corner.
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There it is!
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That's my house!
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We finally made it!
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Wonderful, Anna.
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We've arrived safely at your destination.
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Here's $10, sir.
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Your change is $5.
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Here's your receipt.
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Thank you.
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Thank you for the ride.
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I'm glad to be home.
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I hope Mom and Daddy will be here soon.
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Anna?
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Daddy's here.
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Where are you, sweetheart?
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I know I'm late.
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Please let me find the school guard.
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The bench is empty.
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Anna was supposed to wait here.
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Maybe the security guard knows where she went.
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Excuse me, I'm Anna's father.
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Have you seen her?
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Yes, Mr. Max.
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Please come inside.
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Anna left in a registered yellow taxi.
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I recorded the driver's details.
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She took a taxi?
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I need to reach her.
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Anna, I hope you're home safely.
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I'm coming now.
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I should have planned everything more carefully today.
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Mom, look!
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The living room lights are on.
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Is Daddy already home?
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That's strange.
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Let's go inside and see.
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Mom!
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Alex!
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You're finally home!
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Anna?
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You're here already?
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Wow, Anna!
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How did you get home?
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Anna, I'm so glad you're home.
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How did you get here?
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Mom, I have something important to tell you.
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The guard helped me find a taxi, and I paid myself.
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You're amazing.
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You're amazing.
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You went alone?
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Anna!
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Oh, thank goodness you're home.
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Daddy!
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You're finally here.
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She's safe, Max.
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Anna, I'm so sorry I missed it.
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I promise I will be there next time.
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Anna, next time, stay with the school guard until we arrive.
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And I'll always check my phone.
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Next time, I'll wait somewhere safe with a trusted adult.
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We love you, Anna.
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Always!
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I cannot find my school uniform anywhere!
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What if nobody wants to play with me?
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I don't want to go to school today.
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Anna, sweetheart, what's wrong?
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Wake up, Anna.
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It's time for school.
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No, I don't want to go to school.
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Everything is ready for the first day of school.
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I'll wake both kids up in five minutes.
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Good luck, Max.
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You know how much
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Anna loves sleeping.
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Challenge accepted.
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Look, kids!
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Your school uniforms are ready!
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Wow!
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You'll both look wonderful today!
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I am ready for my first day of school!
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I look sharp!
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I cannot find my school uniform anywhere!
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Mom!
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It's missing!
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Oh, Anna, where did you put it?
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I don't know, Mom!
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I've looked everywhere!
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Don't worry, let's look together!
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I'll find it!
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Really, Alex?
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Aha!
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I found it!
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Well done, Alex.
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Here is your new uniform.
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I do not want to wear this.
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Good morning, Alex.
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Ready for school?
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Hooray!
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School is back!
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I can't wait to see my friends.
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That's my boy.
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Come on, Anna.
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It's a beautiful morning.
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I can't hear you, Daddy.
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Oh, is that a talking blanket?
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Just five more minutes, Daddy.
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Please.
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Alright, five more minutes.
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No alarm, no school.
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Cock -a -doodle -doo!
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Time to wake up.
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Daddy, you're so silly. That was funny, Dad.
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I'm not leaving my bed.
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Then I'll see all our friends at school before you.
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Hey, that's not fair.
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What is going on in here?
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Be nice to your sister.
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Apologize to her.
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Sarah, I sent you a letter this summer.
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What if Sarah doesn't want to be my friend anymore?
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I really hope she still remembers me.
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Come on, Anna!
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Let's brush our teeth!
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It's too early.
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I still want to sleep.
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But it's our first day back at school!
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See, Alex?
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Just a little toothpaste is enough.
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Oh, like this?
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Yes, that's perfect.
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I can do it.
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Brush gently in little circles, Alex.
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Like this, Anna?
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Yes, but slow down a little.
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Roar!
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I'm the toothpaste monster.
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Oh, no. A silly little monster.
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The funniest monster ever.
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Great job, Alex.
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Remember to brush every morning.
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I will, Anna.
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Every morning and night.
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That's my brother.
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Look at me!
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I'm a movie star!
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A movie star?
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Really, Alex? Of course!
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Look at my amazing hair!
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Alex!
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Your hair is sticking up!
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It's my superstar hairstyle!
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Here, let me fix it for you.
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Perfect!
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Thank you!
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I can't wait to show my cool hairstyle to all my friends at school!
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Your friends?
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Yes!
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Everyone is going to love...
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Anna, are you excited to see Sarah?
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I don't know.
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Really?
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I thought you missed her.
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I do.
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I just feel a little nervous.
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There!
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My hair looks lovely!
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Now I'm ready to look my best!
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What if nobody wants to play with me?
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Maybe everything will be okay.
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Here, Alex, let me fix your buttons.
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Thanks, Anna.
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There!
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Now you look perfect!
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Thank you, Anna.
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You're the best sister.
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You look so grown up in that tie.
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It is just a little crooked.
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I thought I did it right.
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Come here and let me fix it.
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Don't worry, Alex.
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Your dad is a necktie expert.
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Really, Dad?
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Can you make it look cool? Of course.
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Just watch the master.
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This should be interesting.
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You're going to be late.
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I can't do this.
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Let me help you with that.
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Now you both look ready.
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There we go.
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A neat little knot.
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Wow, thanks, Mom.
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My beautiful masterpiece.
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Don't worry, Dad.
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We still love your funny tie.
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Okay, everyone.
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It's almost time to go to school.
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I'm ready, let's go!
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Car keys?
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Check.
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Backpacks?
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Check.
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Already?
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I don't want to go to school today.
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Anna, sweetheart, what's wrong?
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It's okay, Anna.
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Tell us what's on your mind.
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Your breakfast is served, ladies and gentlemen!
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Bravo, Chef Max!
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Five stars!
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Thank you, Chef.
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Everything looks delicious.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Thank you, Dad.
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Welcome to Chef Max's Restaurant!
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Today's special is delicious eggs and crispy toast!
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Wow, Dad, that looks amazing!
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What a wonderful breakfast!
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Dad, you're the best chef.
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Thank you, my little customer.
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I can't wait to see all my friends today.
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That's wonderful, Alex.
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Your friends feel...
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Anna, sweetheart, you haven't eaten much.
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I'm just thinking, Mom.
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Anna, sweetie, why haven't you started eating?
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My tummy feels dynamic and unusual. And unusual.
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Anna, how are you feeling, sweetheart?
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I don't know how to explain it.
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That's okay.
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Take your time.
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I'm listening.
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Mom, I'm scared to go back to school.
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Oh, Anna, thank you for telling us.
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We're here to listen, sweetheart.
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What's wrong, Anna?
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Mom, we've been away from school for three whole months.
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What if my friends have forgotten me?
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I sent Sarah a letter this summer, but she never wrote back.
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That must have made you wonder.
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Maybe she doesn't want to be my friend.
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There could be many reasons, Anna.
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Let's not worry just yet.
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What if Sarah has a new best friend?
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I miss her so much.
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Oh, Anna, come here, sweetheart.
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We're here for you, Anna.
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I love you, Anna.
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Sweetheart, Sarah not replying doesn't mean friendship is over.
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Really, Mom? Of course.
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Maybe she's away or your letter hasn't reached her.
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Everyone feels nervous sometimes.
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Even you, Mom? Of course.
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Even grown -ups.
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Just smile and say hello to start a friendship.
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I can try that.
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You know, Anna, I was nervous on my first day of school, too.
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Really, Daddy?
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Yes.
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You know what?
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I think I can do it.
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That's my brave girl.
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You can do anything, Anna.
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Hooray!
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Let's go to school together!
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Yes!
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I can do it!
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Don't worry, Anna.
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I'll be right there with you.
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Really, Alex? Of course!
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We're a team!
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Thank you, Alex.
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You're the best little brother.
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Backpacks?
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Check!
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We're ready!
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All aboard!
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Constant School Express!
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Hooray!
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Okay, I can do this.
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Look, Dad!
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We're getting closer to school!
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That's right, buddy!
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Almost there!
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I can't wait to play with all my...
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You're gonna have a wonderful day.
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I hope so.
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I remember this day with Sarah.
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We had so much fun together.
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Don't worry, Anna.
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Today is going to be a great day.
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Thanks, Alex.
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There's our school!
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There it is.
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Here we are, safe and sound.
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We're here.
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I can't wait.
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Mom, I'm still nervous.
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That's okay, sweetheart.
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I'm right here.
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Anna, being brave doesn't mean you never feel nervous.
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It doesn't?
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It means trying, even when you're a little afraid.
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Okay, Mom.
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I'll try my best.
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You've got this, Anna!
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Anna!
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Over here!
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Huh?
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Anna, look!
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It's Sarah!
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Anna!
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I'm so happy to see you!
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Anna!
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Over here!
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Anna, I've been looking for you!
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Sarah, is that really you?
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Anna, your best friend is here!
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Why didn't you answer?
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Oh, Anna!
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I was visiting grandparents all summer.
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Really?
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I made this card. For me?
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Thanks!
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Anna, I'm so happy!
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Let's go inside!
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Mom!
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Dad!
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Thank you for helping me feel brave!
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Have a wonderful first day, Anna!
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Welcome to Anna's pretend beauty salon.
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Wait, I need a model.
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Hey, stop!
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Put that down!
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What did you do to my makeup?
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You've ruined the whole palette!
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It was an accident!
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Get back here right now!
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I'm really sorry!
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Mommy, can I try some of that lipstick too?
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Of course you can, my little princess.
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Do you want to try some too?
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Yes!
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Make me pretty!
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You look perfect now.
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See you soon, Anna!
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Bye, Mom!
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My beauty salon is opening today!
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Perfect!
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Everything is ready!
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Welcome to Anna's Pretend Beauty Salon!
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Wait, I need a model!
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Alex, come see my salon!
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Your what?
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I don't know about this, Anna.
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It's only pretend toy makeup, I promise.
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Okay, but only the toys.
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There!
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My first customer is ready!
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Just remember, only the toys.
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Welcome to my pretend beauty salon!
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Alex is my very first customer.
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Why did I agree to this?
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Hold still, Alex.
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Is it done yet?
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I just started. Can I look now?
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Not yet.
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It's a surprise.
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What happened to me?
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Alex!
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I'm not finished yet.
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Ta -da!
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Your new look.
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I look amazing.
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Can you make it even funnier?
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I can make it super special.
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There has to be something fun in here.
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Look at my model pose.
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Hey, stop!
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Put that down.
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I don't think you should play with that.
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I'm just seeing how it works.
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Wait, don't do that!
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You're making a mess.
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Anna, isn't that Mom's lipstick?
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I think it might be.
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Mom said her real makeup isn't for playing.
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Then we should put it back.
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That's it?
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I thought this was a fancy salon.
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My salon can make an amazing look.
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Hold still!
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This is going to look great.
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Oh, wow!
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You look so funny!
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You look so funny!
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No, get it off.
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I'm gonna get you.
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No, stop it.
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Look what you did.
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You look beautiful.
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You need to stay away.
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Just one more little spot.
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Back off or I will blast you.
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Anna!
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My face.
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It's very colorful.
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What did you do to my makeup?
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You've ruined the whole palette.
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It was an accident.
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Get back here right now.
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I'm really sorry.
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It's spreading.
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I'd better stop.
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My whole cheek is turning red.
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You put this red makeup on my cheek.
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Look at this mess.
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I was just trying to make you look like a superhero.
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Well, I do not like it at all.
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Oh, no!
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Your shirt!
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What happened now?
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My shirt, too?
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I'm sorry.
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Don't move.
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Oh, you think this is funny?
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What are you doing?
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Now you get a makeover, too.
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Alex!
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Then you get one, too.
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Hey!
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You can't catch me.
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My turn to be the stylist.
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Oops!
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Wait, stop!
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I didn't mean to do it.
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It was an accident.
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You are in big trouble.
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Anna, look at this mess.
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Mom is going to know.
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Oh, Chuck.
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Was that the front door?
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Mom's back.
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Quick, let's clean everything up.
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I'm trying.
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Almost everything is back in the box.
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Hurry, I can hear Mom downstairs.
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Hold still.
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I told you not to mess with it.
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I just wanted to look like a superhero.
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Fine, but ask me next time, okay?
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It's not coming off.
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Maybe we should just tell
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Mom what happened.
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Anna?
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Alex?
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I'm home!
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I'll put this last one away.
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Great teamwork!
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We're all done!
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Act normal.
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I am acting normal.
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We were just playing pretend beauty salon, Mom.
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Just with your toy makeup?
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So who decided to use my favorite lipstick?
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Care to explain?
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Why is my real lipstick in your pretend salon?
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Anna.
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I'm listening.
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Um...
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Well...
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I picked it up by...
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No, that's not what really happened.
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Okay, tell me what happened.
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I thought it was your lipstick, but I used it anyway because I thought a little would be okay.
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I'm sorry, Mom.
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Thank you for telling me the truth.
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We didn't do it on purpose.
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It was already like that.
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Alright, I believe you both.
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Remember to always share your toys with each other.
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It makes playing together dynamic and more fun.
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Are we all ready to try that today?
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I'm sorry for using your lipstick, Mom.
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And Alex, I'm sorry I broke my promise about only using the toys.
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It's okay.
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We both made the game too messy.
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I'm sorry too.
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I should have stopped instead of making the game messier.
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It's okay.
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We both got carried away.
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Thank you for taking responsibility, Alex.
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Let's clean everything together.
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I'll clean the table.
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I'll pick up the toys.
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My makeup stays in my bag, and your pretend makeup stays in your play box.
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So we always know which ones we can use.
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Toy makeup only.
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Only the pretend toys this time.
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Welcome back to Anna's pretend beauty salon.
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Remember, these cheeks are protected.
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Have fun, you two.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Where is my Dad?😢”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Anna, Mom, Alex, Daddy, dad. This video has 641 sentences and 2943 words to shadow. The speech runs for 22:36. The speaker talks at a steady 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| salon noun | /ˈsælɒn/ | A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests. |
| pretend verb | /pɹəˈtɛnd/ | To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
| sweetheart noun | /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ | A person who is always very kind. |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| toy noun | /tɔɪ/ | Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. |
| lipstick noun | /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ | Makeup for the lips. |
| uniform noun | /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ | A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group, company, prison inmates, etc. |
| chef noun | /ʃɛf/ | The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| robot noun | /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ | An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal. |
| brush noun | /bɹʌʃ/ | An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… |
| safely adverb | /ˈseɪfli/ | In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else. |
| cheek noun | /t͡ʃiːk/ | The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity. |
| litter noun | /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ | Straw, grass, and similar loose material used as bedding for people or animals. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. | |
| get back verb | Return to where one came from. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| back off verb | To move backwards away from something. | |
| carried away adjective | Made excessively emotional or excited, so that one goes too far. | |
| come off verb | To become detached. | |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. | |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you want to play with me?
- Are you waiting for someone?
- Anna, has your father arrived yet?
- Do you think my parents forgot me?
- Anna, sweetie, why haven't you started eating?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | She's been · I've found · We've arrived |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is served · are protected |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · The funniest · my best |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we do · should have · should play |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 136 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: chef /ʃɛf/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
- Long words — get the stress right: unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like salon, pretend, sweetheart.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.