We floated to the surface of the sea still telling stories. The sun was up at the moment, time had really flown by. We first returned the machine then took my motor boat to my home. My mom was preparing breakfast when we entered. “ Hey Shane, how did the sleepover at Buch’s place go?” my mom smiled when she saw me. Kate was still outside the door taking her drenched shoes out so my mom didn’t see her yet. “ It was perfect” I said “ and…” “ you brought over a guest “ my mom beamed when she saw Kate. She left whatever she was doing to go inspect Kate. She looked her over from top to bottom like she was a piece of a rare antique. “ You are such a beauty, like you just fell off from heaven” she didn’t forget to compliment her. “ Mom, meet Kate…” I introduced. I was actually feeling elate

