Nadine had embarked on her lecturing tour and felt confident of her vision that Jack and Lisa would be able to manage.  Things went well for the first couple of days. Lisa had suddenly shown signs of responsibility and had begun contributing to the efforts of running the household.  Jack was actually impressed by the way she had stepped up her conduct. She had become the perfect stepdaughter.<br/><br/>But on the third day Lisa had suddenly reverted to her former self. She was leaving little messes everywhere. Clothes, dishes and  personal items were strewn about the house.  Various household articles that had been gotten out, used and  not put away. Jack was putting away some scotch tape and scissors when it occurred to him that he was constantly cleaning up after Lisa.  He decided to confront her about the matter. He knew that the longer he let it continue the harder it would be to change the situation.<br/><br/>He found her in front of the TV and on her phone.  As nice as he could possibly be he asked her kindly. “Lisa, honey.” he said. “When you get finished there, would you mind cleaning up some of these things that you’ve left laying around? I don’t mean a deep cleaning sweetie, just kinda pick up and straighten. . . Okay?<br/><br/>He waited for a reply or at least an acknowledgement from her but she didn’t even recognize his presence. She continued looking down at her phone. She was obviously ignoring him.<br/><br/>Jack waited a moment or two but during that time he got his fill of her arrogant attitude. He walked over and snatched the cell phone from her grip. “Hey!” he growled, “I’m talking to you! I<i>know</i>you heard me!”