My Dad came down first, dressed in corduroy pants and a grey sport coat. My Mom was right behind him wearing a long emerald dress. It was weird seeing my tomboy Mom dressed in anything but a t-shirt and jeans. They were both dragging small suitcases behind them."Darcy got us reservations up at Mt. Airy for the weekend," Dad said. He rubbed his hands, very pleased. "Plus, dinner reservations for tonight. Your old folks are going to be living it up.""Wow, that's very generous," I said."She said it was to thank us for letting her stay at the house while she gets her career started," Mom said."Honestly, the both of you have been such model children lately," Dad said, "It makes me feel proud as a parent.""Make sure you thank your sister for us when she gets home," Mom said."Oh, I will," I said, "As often as possible."My parents went outside, got in Dad's car, and drove off. I stared, stunned, at the door.A few minutes later, Darcy's car took my Dad's spot in the driveway. She bound
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