Gabe was downstairs, playing video games. But, he fell asleep.
Amy called his name but he didn't answer.
She walked downstairs.
"Gabriel! You're going to make your pregnant mother walk all the way down—" Amy paused and looked over at the couch, Gabe was out cold.
She walked over and covered him with a blanket.
He suddenly woke up and said "Mom?"
Amy turned around and said "Gabe, are you alright? You're never asleep while playing video games!"
He started to cough. "Yeah, just tired" he said.
He swallowed and felt how sore his throat had become.
"Okay, well come up for dinner" said Amy.
He nodded his head yes instead of saying okay.
Amy suspected something odd.
She walked upstairs and found Teddy.
"Hey Teddy, can I ask you something?" said Amy.
"Sure Mom! What is it?" Teddy responded.
"It's Gabe. Did you suspect anything strange when he came home?" Amy asked.
"Mom, he's either faking, or he's actually sick" Teddy said with a determined look on her face.
"Well, he was sleeping downstairs with his video game paused" said Amy.
"PAUSED? Gabe knows what the pause button is for?" Teddy laughed at her humorous remark.
Gabe walked upstairs to where they were talking. They both stared at him.
"What?" Gabe said in a hoarse tone.
"Honey, you look pale. I think you're sick" said Amy in a concerned tone.
Coughing, Gabe answered "I-I'm fine".
Amy took out of her arm and placed it on Gabe's forehead.
I've been waiting for this. Finally, I'm sick. I did it. I'm great, Jo should get sick way more often.
