The phone rang beside Cody. He checked the clock under the TV box and saw that it was eight thirty. He picked up the large receiver and put it up to his ear.
“Hello?”
“Hi son.”
“Hi, Dad. What’s up, making sure I’m still here?”
“I’m not checking in on you,” he said.
“Really?”
“Yeah, you’re right,” he admitted. “But I do have something to tell you.”
“What’s that?” Cody asked.
“One of the guys asked me if I knew anyone looking to buy a used laptop. Long story short, you have a new old computer.”
“That’s awesome. Thanks!”
“No problem. Figured that would help you pass the weekend. See you tonight. Love you.”
“Love you, too, Dad. Bye.” Cody hung up and stopped himself from doing a happy dance. Then he looked around, hopped off the bed, and slid around the room while he pumped his fist
