Maria: Changing Minds isn't as easy as 1, 2, smack

"Maria! I heard my brother, Aaron, scream from downstairs. "Get down here this instant!"

I immediately ran down the stairs. "What?" I asked, exasperated and very annoyed, holding onto the railing.

"Come here, Maria Lane."

Maria: I'd rather chew gum

“I thought you told me you were taking care of your teeth!” my brother Aaron yelled at me as he slammed his car door shut.

“I was?” I tried, whispering meekly.

“Bullshit, Maria. You have 11 cavities and 2 crowns. Bullshit you’re taking care of your teeth.”

“I’m sorry, Aaron,” I said, attempting to be apologetic.