No Problem by Dayle Gaetz

Author:Dayle Gaetz
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: JUV000000
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 2003-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

When I opened our back door and stepped into the kitchen, I noticed a light in the living room. The door squeaked as I eased it closed.

“Is that you, Curt?” Mom called.

“Where have you been?” Dad yelled.

“Oh, Curt!” My mother ran into the kitchen and threw her arms around me. “We were so worried! We almost called the police!”

“Why?”

Dad came in and snapped the light on. “Do you have any idea what time it is? We expected you home after work! Where were you?”

“It’s not that late.”

“Curt,” Mom said, “we’ve been sitting here for hours. Why didn’t you phone? You always tell us if you’re going to be late!”

“Sorry, I went to see Leah after work.”

“Don’t lie to us!” my father shouted.

“Curt,” Mom told me, “I phoned Leah hours ago. She said she hadn’t seen you. She said to tell you she’s sorry she missed the game, but her father is sick.”

Her dad was sick? Was that why she missed the game? I looked from Mom to Dad. Water trickled down my forehead and dripped off my shirt onto the floor. I couldn’t think of anything to say.

“And don’t tell us you were at Stuart’s,” Dad warned. “Your mom phoned him too.”

“I just…this girl from work gave me a ride. We had something to eat and we were just talking. I guess I lost track of time. I’m sorry.”

“You should be,” Dad said. He sniffed. “Have you been drinking?”

I nodded. “A beer.”

“Please, Curt, just phone us next time?” Mom asked.

“Sure, I promise. But I’m real tired now. I’m going to bed.”

“You shouldn’t be drinking!” my father called after me. “You’re underage!”

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