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Lightning wickedly danced across the sky outside my window. I knew we were in for a storm today, but this is nuts, I thought, just as a loud crack of thunder rumbled outside and rain started pelting against my window. "Coffee, I need coffee before the power goes out," I muttered, stomping downstairs to the kitchen. "Morning, love," my mom greeted me with a smile. "You slept in late today! Coffee?" "Yes, please," I answered. "A rainy day can be dreary being couped up all day indoors, but it will give you a chance to work on your assignments. Next weekend is supposed to be warm and beautiful out. Do you want to talk to Raven about swimming and staying overnight there on Saturday?" Mom asked. "That would be great, as long as she has no plans. I'll have to figure out when to spend time w