House Party (2007)
“my mother asked.
“No, it’s better if we study here,” Jen said. “It’s quieter.”
“Especially with you and Dad gone,” I said. “We can get more done here.”
“And then I’m going to watch Casey’s soccer game, and then we’ll go over to my house.”
“Okay. There’s food in the cupboards, leftover meat loaf in the fridge, and here,” my mother said. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a twenty-dollar bill. “I want you to order pizza tonight so your mother doesn’t have to cook.”
Jen reached out and took the money. “Thank you so much, Mrs. Bennett.”
“No, thank you. It’s nice of you and your mother to have Casey stay with you tonight.”
“It’s my pleasure,” Jen said.
“Maybe I should phone your mother and thank her for letting Casey stay with you.”
“No!” Jen said loudly. “Um…my mom isn’t home right now…she’s out…you know…shopping. But I’ll tell her for you.”
“You have your key?” my mother asked.
“Yes, I have my key,”
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