Bartholomew "Bart" Billingsworth, a six-year-old firecracker with a mop of unruly brown hair, marched into the living room. His parents, Susan and Michael, were sprawled on the couch, nursing New Year's hangovers with lukewarm coffee and stale Christmas cookies.
"Not early at all, Mom! I ate too many cookies. I need to get strong!"
Bart marched towards the sleek 2025 Kia Sportage parked in the driveway. "We can go in the car, Dad! It has Smart Coozies that help you drive better ."
