THIRTY-TWO B

Tom and Lacey stood by the door, both watching Sadey complain and give her reasons why it was necessary she went with them. Tom couldn't help smiling at how cute Sadey looked as she spoke, her big pleading eyes making him give in. He looked at Lacey who just kept shaking her head. Her will was stronger than his when it came to Sadey apparently. " I'll tell mom."

"What? Why would you do that? This is supposed to be our secret." Tom said.

"We might not be back till past your bed time. It's a school night and mother would be worried if she gets back and you're not here."

"She'll be worried about you too and you get to go." She stamped her feet whining.

"It's also a school night."

"What if we get you something. Would you like that instead? What do you want?"

Tom's suggestion had her excited. "Umm... choc- no! Ice cream."

"There's ice cream here." He glared at Lacey, wondering why she would say that.

"It's vanilla. I want strawberry flavou