"I thought we were going to eat lunch first," I said, disappointed.
"Are you still hungry after that big breakfast?" my Mom asked, shocked.
"No, but I would like to spend more time with my boyfriend," I whined.
"Sage, the sooner we go, the sooner we get back home," my Mom said, a little annoyed.
"Sage, go make sure that River has everything upstairs. I know you packed everything in advance, but could you check to ensure you have everything, too? I want to get on the road to your grandparents within the hour, please," Mom said.
"River, for peace of mind, please text Sage that you've arrived home safely once you do. Maybe you can figure out the best time to do that spell together using video chat with you, Raven, and Sage and let us know," Mom asked.
River nodded and then headed upsta
