“I like your mom’s cupcakes. If only she liked me.”
“Aww. I’ll bring you one,” Chad promised, and then they went their separate ways.
Tuck was quiet most of the way home. As Tucker pulled into their street, he wondered if his father could even drive anymore. Would he be able to go grocery shopping or run errands once Tucker went off to college? As the van rounded the corner just before their house, Tucker’s worry deepened. “What the heck?” There were several vehicles parked along the street. For the briefest, awe-filled moment, Tucker thought maybe his father had scheduled a surprise party. The police car, however, that didn’t fit with that theme, and quickly shattered his glee. “Can I help you?” Tucker asked the closest person, as he climbed down from the van.
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