With Theo out of town for the week, this time to Raleigh, my life went back to my usual routine of school, work, and sleep.
So, on Wednesday, when Susan asked us if we wanted to tag along for some prom dress shopping, I was just bored enough to say, "Yes".
Driving up to her mother's house, I parked on the street, locking the car as though anybody in this neighborhood would deign to steal it.
Inside, I passed through the entryway, grimacing at the efforts of a would-be decorator who hadn't yet developed good taste. Following the path to the living room, I discovered Sarah lounging on the green suede couch, and voices from down the hall told me that Susan was in her mom's room.
"Hey," I nodded, taking a seat next to her.
She made a noncommittal noise, not bothering to take her eyes off
