I Don't Know What to Say: Part 1

by angelkittysmith

My childhood friends Sarah, James, Henri, and I discuss the aspects of communication and knowing what to say in certain situations as we look back on certain moments from our childhood. Many episodes of the series are used as references in the story. NOTE: I do NOT own Liberty's Kids.

1. Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Dinner and Games

One cool and rainy Saturday in September 2018, my childhood friends Sarah, James, and Henri met me at my mom's apartment in Highland Park. "Hi, guys!" I greeted my friends. "Hi, Angel!" Sarah greeted back. "How was the rest of your summer?" I asked. "It was fine," James replied. "We heard you went back to Gettysburg for a week," I stated. "Is that true?" "Yes, it is," Henri replied. "But, our parents still live with us." "Your parents are such dandy people," I stated. "When they got married at the Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, that was the start of our eternal friendship!" "Eternal, huh?" James asked. "I wanted to ask you guys: does living in Shadyside feel different than living in Oakland?" I asked. "A little bit," Sarah replied. "Just look on the bright side: at least you guys live closer to me," I pointed out. I served everybody some dinner. I served myself a lightened bacon cheeseburger with fruit salad, Sarah ate chicken tenders with macaroni and cheese, James ate another cheeseburger with more fruit salad, and Henri ate a pork BBQ sandwich with potato salad. "Aw man, I was hoping for something better to eat," Henri stated. "Like what, Henri?" I asked. "Oh, I don't know, spaghetti and salad," Henri replied. "Like we ate at Sarah and James's honors banquet." "What's wrong with the meal you have to eat?" I asked Henri. "I just think that tomato sauce is better than barbecue sauce, and salad dressing is better than mayonnaise," Henri stated. "Well, as they stated when you were 10 years old, you can't have dessert until after you finish your dinner," I told Henri. "So, eat up!" After we ate our dinners, I served everybody a cheesecake that I baked myself. "I knew that you guys would love this cake since the last time I served it was when you said it reminded you of the cake you ate at your parents' wedding and the honors banquet!" "Yum!" Henri stated. He then gobbled down a slice of cheesecake. "Thanks for thinking of us, Angel," James stated. "Yeah, you're such a nice person," Sarah agreed. After we finished dessert, we played some of our favorite games, like a Would You Rather? game, an online trivia game using our smartphones, and an online Family Feud game. Pretty soon, it was time for my friends to leave. "Thanks for a great evening, everyone!" I thanked my friends. "You're welcome, Angel," Sarah replied. "Bye, guys!" "Bye!"