Chapter 55Lilly, Pennsylvania, 2006Just as E.Q. seemed to be on the verge of a shocking revelation, Paisley started screaming in the car.
Celeste scowled and slapped a hand to her forehead. "Here we go again." She knew she shouldn't be annoyed, but she was.
"W-what's she s-screamingabout?" said Grogan.
"She has these panic attacks," said Celeste. "Because she's pregnant."
Grogan's eyes grew wide as hubcaps. "P-p-pregnant?"
Paisley screamed again and again. Pretzel howled along with her, but she was too busy screaming to tell him to shut up.
"Sh-sh-shouldn't we g-g-go seeifshe's all r-right?" said Grogan.
"Just hold on." Celeste raised her voice. Even with Paisley and Pretzel taking a fit, she felt remarkably calm and focused. "Dad, you said Grogan was telling the truth. The
