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Isaac
My mom kissed me on the cheek when I came home late and only managed to c**k an eyebrow but not ask any questions. “I’m glad you had a good night.”
“Thanks, Mom.”
She grinned at me again and then hopped in her car.
“Aly Cat, are you ready to go to school?”
“I don’t want to go, Daddy,” she said, coming out of her bedroom with her arms crossed. She was dressed in jeans and a sweater with no shoes or jacket or gloves or anything.
I sighed. “I know you don’t want to go, but it’s only a half-day. And when I pick you up, I’ll have a surprise waiting.”
Her eyes lit up. “What is it?”
“If I told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise.”
“But, Daddy, how will I know what to wait for?”
I laughed. “You’re too smart. How about this? If we get your shoes on and finish getting you ready to get
