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She stood there, in front of a loud, chattering crowd. The spotlight shined on her and the chatter died out. A few whispers still flew around, like a light breeze. Suddenly, she heard the faint but familiar voice of her brother, and felt pain on her right cheek. "Alex! Alex, wake up!" he shouted, slapping Alex awake. Alex got up from the couch, briefly staring at the place she had been sleeping moments before. "What do you want, Nathan?" Alex muttered, falling back onto the milk white couch. "Dinners ready," said Nathan. "Mum'll bring it into here if you want." Alex nodded. She wouldn't have to eat at the table, what a treat!

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Alex stared at the plate that her mother had just handed her. It was empty. "Mum?" Alex called over her shoulder. "Mum, there's nothing on the plate-" her mother walked over to her and said, "Of course, it looks like theres nothing on the plate but there is!" Alex gave her a look of confusion. "Look closely, dont you see the very small outline of broccoli?" Now, Alex gave her mother a look of complete confusion and felt as though she could throw the plate right out the window.