Jeannette: So Dan, it has been ages! How have you been? Any exciting events happening in your life? Dan: Hey Jeannette, it's great to catch up! I've been doing well, just working and going on a few trips here and there. How about you? Jeannette: Same here. Can you believe it has been 10 years since we last saw each other? Time sure flies. Dan: (laughs) Absolutely! I think last time we saw each other was at Grandma's 80th birthday party! That was quite the night. (Enter Ruth) Ruth: Hi guys! Dan: Oh, hey Ruth, there you are! Jeannette, do you remember my sister, Ruth? Hasn't she grown up? Jeannette: Oh, of course! You look so beautiful, Ruth! We were just reminiscing about old times. Ruth: Oh, those were the days! So, what brings you to the party, Dan? Dan: I'm just here celebrating Uncle Richard's big day, catching up with folks. What about you? Ruth: (smirks) You know me, always up for a good party. Jeannette: Dan was just telling me about some of his recent adventures. Your family has always been full of fun stories. Ruth: (laughs) Well, we're a pretty entertaining bunch. Speaking of which, Dan, have you ever heard about the polka dot hypnosis? Dan: (looking puzzled) Polka dot hypnosis? What on earth is that? Some sort of party trick? Ruth: (grinning) Something like that. It's actually quite interesting. Whenever you see someone wearing a polka dot dress, make an effort to maintain eye contact with them. After a few deep breaths, you'll be able to experience the amazing effects of the hypnotic polka dot trance. Dan: That sounds like a bunch of nonsense to me. But hey, since you're wearing polka dots, why don't you give it a go? Ruth: (chuckles) Alright, but don't say I didn't warn you! Just follow my instructions, okay? Dan: (laughs) Sure, whatever you say. (Ruth starts waving her finger in front of Dan's face) Ruth: Alright, focus on my finger and take a few deep breaths. Good... Now, I'm going to count down from three, and when I say one, you'll be in a hypnotic trance. Three, two, one... (Dan's face relaxes and his eyes glaze over, clearly under hypnosis) Jeannette: (astonished) Wow, I can't believe that actually worked! Ruth: (smirking) Watch this. Dan, every time you hear the word "party," you will quack like a duck. Do you understand? Dan: (nodding) I understand. Ruth: Alright, I'll count up from one to three, and when I say three, you'll wake up and remember nothing of this. One, two, three... (Dan shakes his head, snapping out of hypnosis) Dan: (confused) What just happened? Why were we talking about hypnosis? Jeannette: (laughing) You won't believe it, but Ruth just hypnotized you! Dan: (skeptical) What? No way, I don't believe it. Hypnosis is all nonsense. Ruth: (grinning) Well, we'll see. Anyway, let's get back to enjoying the party! Dan: (not realizing the trigger) Yeah, it's been a great party so far. (Quacks like a duck) Jeannette: (laughing hysterically) Dan, you just quacked! Ruth, that was amazing! Dan: (mortified) What is happening to me? Ruth, did you do this? Ruth: (smirking) Looks like the "nonsense" might not be so far-fetched after all. Don't worry, I'll fix it. Just remember, never doubt your older sister's abilities! Jeannette: (still laughing) This family never ceases to amaze me!