Bug came dashing into the room, not paying attention to her surroundings. “Dad, dad, dad I saw a new bird outside. It looked just like a flamingo.”

Jen leaped out of her chair. “Stan, did Bug just speak?” there was a look of shock on her face.

Stan looked at the ground shaking his head. “Well too late to hide now, Bug. Yes Bug can speak, she’s been able to speak the whole time you’ve known her. We just generally find it safest not to tell anyone. I’m sorry we didn’t tell you sooner.”

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“Sorry Dad. Sorry for scaring you Jen.”

“It’s okay Bug, just this is not how I thought I was going to spend my Tuesday.”

“Yeah well, it’s best I tell you everything then…”