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Chapter 3 - Dinner Time and Plans

Scene: Flying Home - Night

Goku and Goten are flying through the night sky, the stars twinkling above them. Goten glances at his dad, noticing how relaxed he looks.

Goten: Dad, how can you just sit around and relax after all that training? Don't you ever get tired?

Goku: [grinning] Tired? Nah, Goten. Training with Whis is tough, but it's fun! And besides, knowing there's dinner waiting at home gives me energy.

Goten: [laughing] You and food, Dad. Sometimes I think you love food more than us!

Goku: [mock serious] That's not true! Food and family are tied for first place.

Goten shakes his head, chuckling, as they pick up speed toward the house.

Scene: Goku's House - Night

Goku and Goten land outside the house and step inside. The smell of delicious food fills the air.

Goku: [sniffing] Oh wow, Chi-Chi really outdid herself tonight!

Chi-Chi: [from the kitchen] I heard that, Goku. At least you appreciate my hard work!

Goku and Goten walk into the dining room, where the table is set with steaming bowls of rice, vegetable dishes, and grilled fish. Chi-Chi carries in a large pot of soup.

Goten: [eyes wide] Mom, this looks amazing!

Goku: [excitedly] Woah, it looks so tasty! Yum!

Goku sits down and immediately starts reaching for food, but Chi-Chi smacks his hand with a spoon.

Chi-Chi: Not yet! Wait until everyone's seated, Goku. You're worse than a kid sometimes.

Goku: [rubbing his hand] Ow, Chi-Chi! I'm just really hungry.

Chi-Chi gives him a stern look, and Goten tries to hold back laughter.

Goten: [teasing] Dad, even I know better than to touch the food before Mom says so.

Gohan, Videl, and Pan arrive just in time and join them at the table. Everyone begins eating, and Goku's plate quickly piles up with food.

Goku: [mouth full] Mmm! Chi-Chi, this is amazing! You should cook like this every day!

Chi-Chi: [sighing] I already cook for you every day, Goku. You'd better appreciate it.

Pan: [giggling] Grandpa eats more than anyone I know!

Goku: [grinning] That's because I need all this energy to stay strong, Pan. One day, you'll understand when you start training more!

Gohan: [smiling] Dad, you're a bottomless pit. I don't know how Mom keeps up with you.

Chi-Chi: [waving her spoon] Discipline, Gohan. Your father may be a Saiyan, but even Saiyans need a strong hand.

Goku: [grinning sheepishly] And you're the strongest hand I know, Chi-Chi!

Scene: After Dinner

The family finishes eating, and everyone starts cleaning up. Chi-Chi pulls Goku aside after the table is cleared.

Chi-Chi: Goku, listen up. In two days, we have a party at Bulma's house. You'd better not disappear or go running off to train.

Goku: [rubbing his head] A party? Oh yeah, I heard about that. Don't worry, Chi-Chi, I'll be here. No training for a whole week. I promise!

Chi-Chi: [narrowing her eyes] You'd better keep that promise. If I find out you've run off, there will be trouble.

Goku: [grinning] Don't worry! I'll be here, relaxing and enjoying my time at home.

Goten: [smirking] Wow, Dad, you're staying home for a whole week? Is that even possible?

Goku: [laughing] Of course, it is! I'm going to rest up and spend time with all of you.

Chi-Chi nods, satisfied, and the family settles in for a quiet evening. Goku stretches and leans back in a chair, already looking forward to the party at Bulma's house.