The Comic Book TunnelPete smiled as he closed the book. “Wow, what a great story.” If only it could change his reality. He walked cautiously back to his parents’ room, still holding the comic book. The scene appeared more confusing than ever. As his dad hobbled about, packing the suitcase, his mom continued to empty it.
Mr. Plain threw up his hands as he hopped on his good foot. “Why are you fighting me on this?”
“Because your horrible bi-polar bear disorder is driving you crazy,” said Mrs. Plain.
“What bi-polar bear disorder? I think you’re making it up.”
“It’s named after an Arctic explorer who didn’t know which pole the bear attacked him from,” Pete’s mom explained.
“I have no idea what bear you’re talking about, Patty.” Mr. Plain dumped a pile of clothes in his suitcase.
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