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How was the school today, Daniel? You came home a little later than usual. What did you study in your first class this morning? Tell me.

School was normal that in the first class we studied math. The teacher explained some exercises and we wrote them in our notebooks. It was the same as always. Nothing new. Why do you ask?

Oh, really? What kind of exercises did she explain? Did she give you homework? I'm curious because last week you said math was difficult.

Yes, she gave us homework. We solved some equations and she told us to finish them at home. It wasn't very difficult today.

That's good. And where did you sit today? Did you sit next to your usual friend Marcus or did you change seats?

I um I sat next to Marcus like always. We worked together on the exercises. He helped me a little.

Interesting. When did you have your science class? Before or after the break? And what experiment did you do?

We had science after the break. We didn't do an experiment. We just read from the book and answered questions. It was a simple class.

And how was the cafeteria food? What did you eat for lunch today?

I ate rice and chicken. It was okay. Not very good, but not terrible either.

Rice and chicken. That's strange. Yesterday you told me Thursdays were pasta days and today is Thursday. When did they change the menu?

Oh, maybe I confused the days. Maybe it was pasta. I didn't really pay attention.

I see. And who was absent in your class today? You usually tell me when someone doesn't go. So tell me.

Um I think Carlos was absent or maybe it was Anna. I don't remember very well.

You don't remember very well? That's unusual. You normally tell me many details about your day. What time did your last class finish?

It finished at the usual time around 3:00.

Yes, 3:00. Around 3 or exactly 3 because your teacher called me at noon.

What? My teacher? She uh she called you?

Oh, yes, she did. She asked me where you were. She said you weren't in math class. You weren't in science class. You weren't in any class today. So, I'll ask you again. Where were you this morning?

Where? Well, Dad, I can't explain.

Good. Then explain. Where did you go after you left the house? What did you do instead of going to school? Tell me, son.

I didn't go to school. I walked past the bus stop and I decided not to get on the bus. I felt tired and bored and I wanted to do something different. So I went somewhere else. I uh Dad, I can explain.

Where did you go? Who were you with? And how long did you stay there?

I went to the city center. I walked alone at first and then I stayed there for a few hours. I looked at different stores and compared prices.

Compared prices for what? What were you planning to buy?

I wanted to buy a gift. I I wanted to prepare something special in advance.

A gift for who? Whose birthday was coming?

Yours, Dad. Next week is your birthday. I wanted to surprise you. That's why I didn't tell you. I wanted it to be a surprise.

You skipped the school to buy my birthday gift. When did you decide that was a good idea?

I I decided this week. I thought if I waited, I couldn't find something good. I wanted to choose it carefully and make you proud.

What did you buy then? Show me the gift.

I didn't buy it yet. I saw something nice, but I wasn't sure.

Daniel, I was very angry when the teacher called me. I thought you were irresponsible. But now you are telling me you skipped a school to buy a gift for me. That changes how I feel. I am happy, excited.

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