I love how you took the phrase and completely changed up it’s meaning. It left this piece feeling very original. You are missing a comma in the first sentence, after shaking, and the strangers dialog is a bit stilted. Other than that, it’s very good. Also, unless the kids name is Kid, it feels a bit weird talking about him that way.

Alas, that was the best way I could think of to shoehorn in the phrase in the silly way I wanted to use it. And the kid’s name is Kid, for extra stupid.

You’re a CHAMPION! First place winner.
You used the phrase in an original way, while presenting an interesting peek into the life of a kid named Kid.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! [/happy squeal]

Thank you! That’s my first ficly victory. I am chuffed that you liked it.