The two young kids run down the hall and out into the garden, still chanting “black undies”. They turn around and notice the two “girls” not following after them, Maddison and Lee scowl, “man, what for lazy and boring snobs,” Maddison says.
“Yeah, for once I agree with you sis,” Lee says, “and these people are supposed to look after us.”
The two kids look at each other, “you know, I think we are old enough to look after ourselves,” Maddison says.
Lee nods, “I agree,” he says, “we aren't some dumb babies. Why does mom always have people looking after us? She treats us as if we were still babies.”
“Yeah, I hate mom for always treating us like babies,” Maddison says, she looks at her brother, “come on bro, let's peek into the window and see what those girls are doing.”
As they walk over to the window Lee looks at his sister, “are you hoping to catch them doing something so mom fires them? Mom would just find someone else,” he grumbles.
“You are right,” Maddison says, “we need to find a way to convince mom that we are no babies no more and that we are old enough to be left alone.”
The kids creep up to the window and peer inside, they see “Maxine” and “Nikki” looking down at a strange device with thoughtful expressions. “What is that thing,” Lee asks, “looks like a strange TV remote.”
“Nah, I bet it is Maxine's mobile and they are checking out some messages from her boyfriend,” Maddison says.
The kids look at each other and grin, “let's put our differences aside and get a hold of Maxine's phone,” Maddison says, “maybe we'll find something secretive and blackmail her, she still has to do my hair. I know she said she has no idea how to do pig-tails, but I think she actually knows and just does not want to deal with a “small” girl.”
Lee thinks for a while, “okay sis,” he says, “let's team up, I go and push both girls, since I am stronger. If I get them by surprise they'll sure will stumble and drop the thing. You then grab it and we'll run in your room and lock the door.”
“Sounds like a plan,” Maddison says, “let's do it this way: you wait in the kitchen, I'll get their attention so that their backs are turned towards you, then you run up, push them and we'll get out of there with the thing.”
Lee agrees and so both head back inside, Lee hides in the kitchen behind the corner of the door, which leads from the kitchen to the dining-/livingroom, while Maddison walks down the hallway towards the other entrance.
“Maxine, Nikki,” Maddison says, the two 14-year-old “girls” look up and turn towards Maddison.
“What is it Maddison,” they ask.
“I just wanted to tell Maxine, that I am sorry for throwing a tantrum,” the little girl says.
“Maxine” smiles, “that is okay, Maddison,” she says, “I was like you when I was younger.”
Maddison notices her brother sneaking up behind the two girls, she throws him a silent “ready?”-look and sees Lee nod slightly. Maddison looks back at the two older girls, “one more thing,” she says, “NOW LEE!”
Before Max and Ricky could understand what is going on, they feel Lee suddenly pushing them from behind, causing Max to throw the device across the room to catch his fall. Max and Ricky land hard on the floor as they hear Lee shout, “GRAB THE THING!”
“NO, DON'T YOU DARE TAKE THAT, YOU BRATS,” Max shouts, trying to scrumble up from the floor. But Maddison already had picked up the device and Max could only see both kids disappearing up the stairs as she gets to her feet. “RICKY, GET YOUR ASS UP,” she shouts, “THEY HAVE THE CHRONIVAC!”
Ricky and Maxine run after the kids, as they reach the top of the stairs, they see Lee and Maddison running into Maddison's room, slamming the door. Max is the first to reach the door and turns the handle, but to his horror he finds the door locked from the inside. “GIVE THAT BACK,” he shouts, “IT IS NOT A TOY FOR KIDS,” he shakes the door knob, Ricky just stands there, terror and fear on his feminine face.