"I’m sorry I dismissed your dreams, Mom," Bailey said, hugging her. "Maybe we can make Clips4Sale our legacy, not just yours?"
The fight that pushed them to family therapy was the breaking point. After a customer praised the shop’s potential online, the family argued over how to expand—Mae wanted a flashy e-commerce site; Bailey envisioned minimalist social media content; George feared debt; and Jake, feeling invisible, stormed out on his bike. That’s when Dr. Eliza Torres, their therapist, proposed a radical idea: "The family must collaborate on a project. Something that marries tradition and innovation. Something they’ll all love."
Need to create relatable characters. Maybe Mom is strict, Dad is distant, siblings have their own issues. The therapy sessions help them communicate. The clips4sale could be an online store, adding a modern twist. Maybe the family is trying to expand their business but struggles with teamwork. The setting could be a small town, with the Bailey family's shop. Conflict arises from the parents pushing the kids into the business versus their own dreams. Therapy helps them find balance. The title could tie in "Base the Top" as their motto, like a family saying.
The first sessions were a disaster. Mae’s criticism clashed with Jake’s sarcastic quips. Bailey doodled instead of talking, while George sat in silence, occasionally correcting Jake’s math homework during the session. But slowly, Dr. Torres helped them listen.