Chapter 9“You’re sure about this?” Rudy asked Terry while the others got ready to leave after supper for their grand tour, as Josie had called it.
“Yes, very.”
Rudy’s smile at his reply was bright with anticipation, but underneath it Terry thought he saw a bit of hesitation. It’s like he wants this, but doesn’t. Why? Second thoughts? I guess I’ll find out before the night’s over.
“Okay, we’re off,” Josie said, breaking into Terry’s thoughts.
“Be sure to lock the door when we’re gone. You don’t want any interruptions,” Snap added with a knowing grin.
Kel came over to this brother, leaning over the back of the sofa to whisper, “Remember to use…”
“Shush, I know,” Terry replied quietly. “If it even gets that far.”
“Oh, it will.” Kel grinned, clapped his brother on the shoulder, and then
