Once supper was over, everyone settled in the parlor to play games. In the corner, there was a cupboard full of games. There was a Monopoly, Risk, Checkers, Chess, Munchkin, Labyrinth, and a plethora of other games. There were two couches, a bean bag chair, and large throw pillows all over the place.
“I am so excited,” Fannie exclaimed as she looked through the games. “Who designed this room?”
“I designed it,” Julie replied. “I wanted Thompson to have a place where he could relax.”
“I can tell that Thompson spoils you,” Fannie said, jealousy.
“Actually,” Julie said, “we spoil each other.”
“How does that work?” Fannie wondered.
“It’s hard to explain,” Julie replied. “The only way that I could put it is to say that we are both equals. Where he is stronger, I let him take the lead, and
