both of them trying to change my mind that I should loosen up a bit, and we ended up having a drinking challenge of some sort.

el

etie, How

g," I heard the sound of chuckl

o the side of my bed as I looked at the wall cloc

ed. " My mom and I are really close, so I tell her

is still the sam

this evening? Your father and

se, no p

sweetie, I

y body, walking into the bathroom to freshen up after bathing and other necessities. I walked ou

ving the towel from my hair as I used my hair dryer. When done, I put it up in a messy ponytail. I walked

asked while opening the fri

usly hungover,"

' for dinner tonight. Apparently, they have

de plans with Derek for tonight.

mac 'n' cheese from yesterday and put it in

ink they want to ta

s health hasn't been good lately. I just hope he's

to bring Uncle Patrick down." "He's one stron

hanks,

I have to get re

he microwave as Vicky went

lp but wonder what the

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ansion. My folks were not the type to schedule an unexpected supper unless it was

leanor, our family maid and nan

tting at the table, which also included my older brother, whom I love to de

rted dinner, talking about everything we

e something to tell you," my

our health?" I asked wh

rfectly fine." My mother exclaimed, her

her, who avoided my eyes an

"Sweetie, you're