Three Dialogues

I.

Isaiah stroked Bernadette's head as she cried through a diaper change.

Isaiah: It's OK, Bernadette. It's almost over.

Mama: See, Bernadette? You don't like this, but you have your brother to comfort you.

Isaiah: (to Bee) I'll always have you.

II.

Isaiah: I need a haircut.

Mama: Another day we'll get you a haircut.

Isaiah: I REPEAT, I NEED A HAIRCUT!

III.

Mama: We're going to Rachel's house today. She has a little boy named Asher.

Isaiah: Does Asher have trucks?

Mama: I don't know. He probably does.

Isaiah: He will share them with me.

Mama: And we can bring some of your trucks to share with him.

Isaiah: Oh, no. I don't think Rachel would approve of that.