Gilbert entered his house and found everyone engaged in a discussion. Tired, he sat down beside his mother, Amy Prescott when his nine-year old son, Maddox handed him a notice from his school.

“What’s this?” asked Gilbert, going through the circular that requested the presence of both parents to the Open House next week.

“I’ll attend it, don’t worry,” said Gilbert but Maddox scowled and so did his twin, Melania.

"No, you can't possibly go alone to our Open House, dad. It's clearly stated that both parents should accompany their wards," pointed out a distraught Maddox.

"I stand by him, dad. Everyone would turn up with both their parents. Then...