Clear Skies by Jessica Scott Kerrin

Clear Skies by Jessica Scott Kerrin

Author:Jessica Scott Kerrin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
Published: 2019-07-09T20:34:48+00:00


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Arno rocked back in his chair. The mess he had made emptying the kitchen drawers was still on the counters, and Buddy’s scuff marks still marred the floor.

“Come on, Mom! Jill Something-Apple Pie?” Arno repeated on the telephone. “Her name is Jean Slayter-Appleton.” He twisted the phone cord in his hand. “I know she’ll be there. But …”

Should he tell his mom? Should he admit he had claustrophobia? Would it make any difference? It wouldn’t take away the fear, he knew that.

And that’s what he so desperately wanted. But now he realized his mom couldn’t do that.

“But what?” she pressed gently.

Arno was doing everything he could not to cry. The baby was still wailing and Arno could hear his aunt calling out to his mom, something about a rash.

“What’s wrong, Arno?” his mom said, ignoring Arno’s aunt and the bawling baby.

Arno swallowed.

“Nothing,” he managed. “It’s just that I’m worried there won’t be clear skies tomorrow night. That’s all.”

“Oh,” she said, sounding relieved. “Of course. You can’t have a cloudy night blocking the telescope’s view of the universe. Well, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.”

“Okay. Thanks, Mom.”

The baby’s wailing got louder.

“I’d better run. Clear skies, Arno,” his mom said.

“Clear skies, Mom,” Arno said back.

He hung up and wished for clouds.



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