Mr. Thompson, amused by the situation, decided to let them settle it themselves. “Alright, let’s make it fair. I’ll give you both a chance. Whoever can come up with the most creative reason for why they should have the remote gets to hold it for the next hour.”
Lily’s eyes sparkled. She had a few tricks up her sleeve. She opened her mouth to speak, but Alex was quicker.
“I should get it,” Alex said confidently. “Because, well, I’m older. And I know more about TV than you do, Lily. You’re always watching those weird cartoons. I can watch anything, from action movies to documentaries.”