Papa Don't Take No Mess

Pass the poatoes, ma.

Dinner. Meatloaf round their little diningroom table. Gravy with mashed potatoes. He's always been a scrawny kid, but strong. Like his daddy.
Doesn't require a lot of food. No greenbeans today.

Are we gonna work on the car again today, dad?

Not today, Johannes, his dad says around a mouthful. Don't have the parts yet.

Good thing you don't have a job yet then, you wouldn't be able to get there, Johannes says innocently.

His mom smiles lovingly. You two are in charge of dishes after dinner.
Then your dad can help you with your homework.