Chapter 16: Sara“So, honey, did you enjoy your day at Sea World?” Sara’s dad grabbed his usual mug off the counter and filled it with coffee before sitting down at the table next to Sara.
“When have I not enjoyed Sea World? But as it turns out, I had the most incredible day I’ve ever had there!”
Her mom turned from the counter where she was mixing some pancake batter. “So the meeting with your mentor went well?”
“Huh?”
“About your externship. You know, that thing you’ve talked about non-stop for the past three months?”
“Oh, that. Yes, fine.”
“Well, for heaven’s sake! If you’re not all worked up about that, what has you so excited? Is there a new baby Shamu?”
“Of course not, Mother. I told you that they’re not breeding killer whales anymore.”
Her dad looked up from his newspaper. “D
