=The door swung open and- "What's up kid?" His mother's bright smile hit him hard.
"Wow cool room." Peggy's in awe voice made him look down and see her, while her body was outside, her eyes and mind were clearly already inside.
He couldn't believe they were here. His mom clicked her tongue in disapproval and she assessed him. "I leave you alone for four months and you grow taller without my permission?"
"Shame!" Tanner's voice first, then he appeared behind his mother. "Shame on you Shane."
Peggy giggled. "Shame on Shane. Shane on shame."
"I-"
"I asked permission." Tanner announced, draping his hand over his mother's shoulder.
"Yeah that's probably why you're still a little behind. And I thought you were on my side." He glared at Peggy as she stepped aside.
