Why I Love My Stepdad Dave

Me: "We should get a phone for Scout. Or a walkie-talkie so she can alert us to trouble!"

Dave: "Yeah, but I'd have to teach her it's for emergencies only."

Pause...

Dave: "I don't want her to prank call me or goof off."

Me: "You realize we're talking about a dog and I'm joking."

Dave: "Yes. But still..."

And SCENE!