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Mom. Mom, look at this.
What is it, Jack?
Ice cream. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and it's free.
Yes, honey. But it's 8 in the morning.
So?
So ice cream is not breakfast.
But I'm hungry.
Jack, stop. Put the bowl down.
Why? You said the food is free.
It is free, but ice cream is dessert. You eat it after lunch or after dinner.
But mom.
No. But mom, come with me. We're getting real food first.
This is so unfair.
Look. Eggs. Toast. Fruit. Yogurt.
I don't want eggs.
You need them. They give you energy.
Ice cream gives me energy. Jack, your body needs different things. Eggs, fruit, bread, a little bit of everything. That's called balanced.
Balanced. What does that mean?
It means equal. Not too much of one thing. Like picking up a plate. If you put only ice cream here, it's not balanced. But if you put eggs, toast, and fruit, now it's balanced. See?
Oh, like when I build with blocks. If I put too many on one side, it falls.
Exactly. Your body is the same. Too much sugar and you'll feel bad later.
Okay, fine. Can I have ice cream after?
After you finish a balanced breakfast. Yes. A small one.
Deal.
Dad, that's a lot of food.
It's a buffet, Emma. You can take as much as you want.
But can you eat all that?
Watch me.
Michael, remember what happened last cruise?
What happened?
You ate too much at the buffet every day. Then your pants didn't fit.
That was 5 years ago. I'm fine now.
What's a buffet?
It's when you take your own food, as much as you want, like a big self-service restaurant.
So I can have more ice cream.
After you finish your plate and drink your orange juice.
Okay. Okay. Don't worry, buddy. After breakfast, we'll hit the ice cream machine together.
Michael.
What?
We're on vacation.
Hey, Jack.
I'll be right back.
Where are you going?
Bathroom.
Really?
Really?
Unbelievable. What's in your pockets?
Nothing.
Jack.
Cookies. Just a few.
You're going to get in trouble.
Only if you tell.
I'm not going to tell. But mom will find out. She always does.
You think so?
I know. So, what is that, Jack? What's wrong, Emma? There's no Wi-Fi. We're on a ship, honey. In the middle of the ocean. I know, but my phone says there is Wi-Fi. It's called ocean Wi-Fi. But when I click it, nothing happens. You have to buy it. Buy it? Like pay money? Yes. Wi-Fi on a cruise ship costs money. How much? A lot. Mom, how much? About $20 per day. $20 per day. Emma, calm down. That's like $140 for the whole week, which is why we're not buying it. But I need to post on Instagram and check my messages. And Emma, you don't need those things. Yes, I do. My friends are going to think I disappeared.
What's all the yelling about?
There's no wifi.
So, I brought my Switch. I can play offline.
Good for you, Jack. Some of us have a social life. Emma, that's enough. Listen to me. We're on this cruise to spend time together as a family, not staring at screens. But what if someone needs to reach me? They can wait a week or they can email dad's phone. He has the expensive wifi plan for work emergencies. Can I use dad's phone? No. Why not? Because dad's phone is for work, not for Instagram. This is so unfair.
You can use the ship's Wi-Fi in the lobby. It's free there for 5 minutes.
5 minutes? What can I do in 5 minutes? Enough, Emma. You're going to survive without wifi. People did it for thousands of years. Those people didn't have friends.
Go to the pool, read a book, talk to your brother, enjoy the vacation.
Fine, but I'm not happy about it.
Noted.
What's the big deal about wifi anyway?
You wouldn't understand. You're 10.
I'm 11. Next month.
Wi-Fi gives you connection, you know, like you can talk to people far away.
Oh, like FaceTime.
Yeah. Or Instagram or Snapchat. Connection means you're linked to other people even if they're not here.
But we're connected to mom and dad. They're right here.
That's actually a good point. See, you don't need wifi. You have me.
You're such a dork.
I know.
No.
What happened?
My pants. The button. It broke. Let me see. Michael, did you try them on before we left home?
I did. They fit fine.
When?
Last year at Tom's wedding.
That was a year ago. And you've been eating buffet food for 2 days.
It's not the buffet. The pants shrunk.
Pants don't shrink in a suitcase, Michael.
Okay, fine. Maybe I ate a little too much.
A little?
What do I do now? I can't go to dinner like this.
Wait here. I'll find a solution. Hey, Emma. Do you have any safety pins? Why would I have safety pins? Because you're a teenage girl. You always have random things in your bag. Fair point. Let me check. Found some. Perfect. Give them to me. What's this for? Your father's pants exploded. The button popped off. I'm going to pin them closed.
This is the best day ever. I really have to wear this.
Yes, Emma. It's formal night. Everyone dresses up, but I look like I'm going to a funeral. You look beautiful. Put it on. Can I wear my jeans instead with a nice top? No. The dress code says formal. That means a dress or a skirt. But mom, this dress is so old-fashioned. It's appropriate. What does appropriate mean? It means correct for the situation. Like you don't wear pajamas to school, right? And you don't wear a swimsuit to a restaurant. Formal night means dresses and suits. That's what's appropriate. But I feel weird in dresses. I understand. But tonight we all dress up. It's part of the cruise tradition. Uh, fine. But I'm wearing my sneakers, Emma. I'm wearing the dress. That's all you get. Fine. Sneakers, but nice ones.
Hi, Dad. This thing won't stay on. Let me help. Hold still. It's not straight. Close enough. Will people laugh at me? No way, buddy. You look great. Very handsome. Really? Really? And guess what? We're both wearing bow ties tonight. We match. Cool.
Are we really getting off the ship?
Yes. This is called a port. It's where the ship stops so we can visit.
What's a port?
It's like a parking spot, but for ships. The ship stays here for a few hours and we go explore the island.
How long do we have?
We have to be back by 4:00 p.m. The ship leaves at 4:30.
Plenty of time. Let's go.
Wow. Look at there. Okay, everyone. Sunscreen time.
Do I have to?
Yes. The sun here is very strong. I'll do mine.
Your turn.
I'm good.
Michael, put on sunscreen. Anna, I don't need it. I never burn. I just tan.
That's not true. You burned last time we went to the beach.
That was 10 years ago. My skin is tougher now.
Michael, it's 95°. You'll burn in 30 minutes.
I'll be fine. Trust me.
Fine. But don't come crying to me later.
I won't.
Hi, Mom. What is sunscreen?
It's lotion that protects your skin from the sun.
Why do we need protection?
Because the sun has rays that can hurt your skin. They're called UV rays. You can't see them, but they're strong. If you stay in the sun too long without sunscreen, your skin turns red and it hurts. That's called a burn.
Oh, like when I touch the stove.
Similar, but slower. You don't feel it right away. Then later your skin is red and painful.
Will it hurt a lot?
If you don't wear sunscreen, yes. But if you do wear it, you'll be fine. Now, hold out your arms.
It's cold.
I know, but it's important.
Ow.
What's wrong?
My shoulder. It feels weird.
Let me see. Oh, Michael.
What is it? Bad.
Dad, you look like a lobster. A red lobster.
This isn't funny.
I told you to wear sunscreen.
I know. I know.
What did I say? I said you'd burn in 30 minutes. You were out there for 2 hours.
Oh, it really hurts.
We'll get aloe vera gel from the ship store. It will help. But Michael, next time listen to me.
I will. I promise.
Dad, I think you learned what sunburn means.
Yes, Emma. I learned.
Mom, can we stop here?
Sure. Are you looking for something?
I want to buy a souvenir for my friend Mia. That's sweet. How much is it?
$15 for a tiny turtle.
Welcome to tourist prices. But that's so expensive. That's the first price. You don't have to pay that. What do you mean? You can bargain. That means you offer a lower price. The seller might say yes. Really? You can do that? In markets like this. Yes. Watch me.
Hello. Hello. Welcome, beautiful lady. You like the turtle?
Maybe. How much for you? Special price only $15.
15? No, thank you.
Wait, wait. Okay, okay. $14.
14 is still too much. Too much. But this is handcarved. Very good quality.
Handcarved? Really?
Yes. By my cousin. He is very talented.
Then why does it say made in China?
Uh, well, my cousin lives in China now.
I'll give you $5.
Five? No, no, no. Impossible. I have a family to feed.
I'll give you $6.
Six? You are killing me. This turtle cost me $10.
If it cost you $10, why does the store next door sell the exact same turtle for seven?
You You are very smart.
Thank you. So, $6. No, no, I cannot. My boss will fire me. $11 final price.
Seven.
10.
Eight.
Nine. And I am losing money.
Uh 850 and I'll buy two.
Uh two turtles $8.50 each. That's $17 total. Okay. Okay. You win $850 each. Two turtles.
Perfect. Thank you.
You drive a very hard bargain, lady. Where did you learn this?
My mother taught me. She was from Mexico.
That explains it. You have the Mexican blood. Very smart. Here. And next time, please go to a different store. You are too good at this.
Mom, that was amazing.
That was just bargaining, honey.
Just bargaining. You made him go from 15 to 850 and you got two turtles. That's how it works. Sellers always start high. They expect you to offer less. But how did you know what to say? I watched him. When I started to walk away, he panicked. That told me he really wanted to sell. So, I had the power. So, you pretended to leave. Exactly. If you walk away, the seller thinks they're losing money. They'll call you back with a better price. That's so smart. And the thing about the store next door, I didn't say there was another store. I just asked a question. He assumed I knew something. That's sneaky. It's strategy. And remember, always be polite. Smile. Never be rude. The seller is just doing his job. Okay. So, be nice but firm. Exactly. Now, do you want to try me? Really? Really? There's a shop right there. Go pick something you like. Okay, I'll try.
That's a beautiful bracelet. You have good taste.
Thank you. How much for one?
$25.
Thank you. And this one?
Same price. 25.
These are all the same price. Yes. All my silver bracelets are $25.
Okay. What if I buy more than one?
How many do you want?
Five.
Five? That's $125.
Too much. I can pay 50.
50 for five bracelets. That's only $10 each. Impossible. Let me show you something. See this? I have 8,000 followers.
8,000?
I'm starting a small business. I sell jewelry online to teenagers in the United States. I'm here on vacation, but I'm also looking for suppliers. Good quality, good prices. If your bracelets sell well, I'll come back. Maybe next month, maybe I'll buy 20 or 50.
You're just a kid. How do I know you're serious?
Because I already sold jewelry before. Look, see, my friends always ask where I buy my stuff. So, I thought, why not sell it to them? It's a test. If they sell fast, I'll order more and I'll pay more next time. But right now, I need to see if my followers like this style.
What if they don't sell?
And I don't come back. But if they do sell, you'll have a regular customer, an American customer who pays in dollars.
You are very smart for a young girl.
Thank you.
Okay. $50, but only because you might come back.
Deal. Thank you.
Here. And if you do sell them, you remember me. Okay. Carlos, this is my shop.
I will. I'm Emma. Nice to meet you, Carlos.
Good luck with your business, Emma.
Thank you.
What? Why are you staring at me, Emma? What was that? What do you mean that? The whole I'm a businesswoman thing, the Instagram followers, the I'll buy 50 next time. I wasn't lying. I do have 8,000 followers and I was thinking about selling jewelry. Wait, you were serious? Yeah. My friends always ask me where I get my accessories. So, I thought maybe I could buy things cheap and sell them online, make some money. And you've been planning this kind of. I mean, I wasn't sure if it would work, but then I saw all these shops today and I thought maybe this is a good place to start.
Emma, you just negotiated like a professional business person. You got five bracelets for $10 each. I learned from you, Mom. No, that wasn't from me. That was all you. I bargained for fun. You just created a whole business plan. It's not that big of a deal. Yes, it is, Emma. I'm really impressed. You took a risk. You were confident. You made him believe in you. I was actually really nervous. You didn't show it. That's the important part. So, this is why you wanted Wi-Fi so badly. What? You wanted to stay connected to your followers, to your business. It wasn't just about Instagram selfies. Yeah. I mean, I know it sounds silly. It's not silly, Emma. You're building something. I get it now. Really? Really? I'm sorry. I didn't understand before. It's okay. So, are you really going to sell those bracelets? Yes. When we get home, I'll post them on Instagram. If they sell, I'll message Carlos and order more. You're going to do great, honey. Thanks, Mom.
Hey, look what I got.
What is it?
A boat. The guy gave it to me for $3.
Nice. Did you bargain?
Yeah. He said $5. I said two. We met at three.
Good job, Jack.
What did you get? Bracelets. Five of them.
How much?
$50 total.
That's $10 each. Not bad.
I'm going to sell them for $25.
Wait, so you'll make $15 profit per bracelet.
Exactly. That's $75 profit total.
Whoa, you're a genius. I wouldn't say genius.
Can I help? I could be your assistant.
What would you do?
I don't know. Pack the orders, take photos. I'm good at photos.
Looks like we're building a family business. Jack, when we get home, I'm starting my business, too.
Oh, really? What kind?
I don't know yet, but something cool with boats or ice cream.
An ice cream boat business.
Yes, that's perfect. We still have over an hour. We're fine.
Let me see your watch.
See 3:15. Oh, Michael, did you change the time?
What?
The time zone. Cosmemell is 1 hour behind ship time. It means your watch is wrong. It's not 3:15. It's 4:15.
What?
We have 15 minutes before the ship leaves. 15 minutes.
Are we going to miss the boat?
Not if we run now. Let's go.
How far is it?
10 minutes if we run. What if we don't make it? We will make it. Just keep moving. I can't run very fast. My shoulders.
Then move faster anyway.
Hi, Emma. What happens if we miss the ship?
We won't miss it.
But what if we do?
Then the ship leaves without us. And we have to find our own way home.
What?
But that won't happen. We're going to make it.
How do you know?
Because mom said so. And mom is always right about these things.
Okay. Which ship?
Caribbean dream.
Doc three, run. They're closing the gang way.
Faster. Faster. The gate is about to close.
We made it.
I'm never doing that again.
That was the most terrifying thing ever.
Are we safe now?
What did I say? Always check the local time.
I know. I know. I'm sorry. We didn't miss it.
No, we didn't. We made it.
That was scary.
It was, but we're okay now.
I'm really sorry. I should have checked the time earlier.
It's okay, Michael. We made it. But please, next port, let me handle the time.
Deal.
At least we have a good story now.
Yeah, we're peer runners.
I guess we are.
Oh, and I'm a sunburned peer runner.