Boy and Girl had been conspiring on some piece of mischief or other, when Boy approached Daddy:
Boy: I was just telling Girl that if your mummy and daddy both die, if you train your cat or dog really, really, really, reeaaally well, they can look after you instead.
Daddy: Don't you think that being taken care of by your grandma or granddad might be better?
[silence]
Worried that Boy was close to tears - perhaps grappling with thoughts of mortality - Daddy pulled him close and gave him a cuddle.
Daddy: Are you worried about mummy and daddy not being here one day?
Boy: No. I'm upset because your ruined the story I was telling Girl!
