My phone vibrated in my pocket as we were finishing up our Jell-O and Pat Sajak was introducing the newest puzzle. Before & After. Yuck. I hated those. Most of the time, they were just dumb.
Mom glanced over as I pulled out my phone. “Anything important?”
It was from Fisher.
Finally home. Can I blog about our date for tomorrow?
“Fisher just texted to say he got home safely.” But I was focused on my reply, too excited to keep it in any longer.
Of course. I trust you. Have time to talk?
Always.
I leaped from my chair. “Be right back!” I called out as I raced for my room. Behind me, I thought I heard Dad chuckle, but I already had my phone to my ear, waiting for Fisher to pick up.
“You are never going to believe what happened,” I said before he even had the chance to say hello.
“We h
