Chapter 19: Running Out of Luck “I need a huge favor,” I said into the phone. “Don’t you always?” “Ha-ha.” I said deadpan. “Did mom call you to know where I was?” “Nope. Why, where are you?” He asked, sounding worried. “It’s Sunday! I had a deadline, remember?” I lied… partially. “Oh!” he said, getting the point. “No problem, if she enquires then I’ll tell her that you were at my house to play video games. Okay?” “Thanks, Nick. I owe you one.” I told my best friend. “Hey, you saved my a*s from Marian plenty of times, it’s the least I can do,” he said. “So, how did it go?” “Great! Absolutely fantastic!” And I was going all gaga on him. “Oh, Nick, I can’t wait to tell you all about it, but not right now, I’m nearly home. I’ll tell you at school tomorrow? You’ll love this one.” “Oka