The next day, Logan, Lewis, and I went to the park for lunch. Kerri and Hunter wanted to join, but Mrs. Bruno told them to let us go on our own today. They're well-behaved kids and I love them dearly. They're dying to be my sister-in-law and brother-in-law one day.

At the park, we had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch, and talked about what to do later on.

"We can go to the beach tonight," suggested Lewis as he took a bite out of his sandwich.

"Aren't we going there as a family anyway?" asked Logan after swallowing his bite.

"I meant while we're there, silly," said Lewis playfully, and we all laughed.

I had a stomach ache that morning, so I didn't take my birth control pills yet. I decided to do that when we got back home before tonight. After lunch, we stayed at the park for awhile, and then we went back home. When we got back, I went to my purse to go takeortho tri cyclen before I'd forget to do so later before leave for the beach. When I got it out, I noticed I had none left. I knew I didn't take it this morning since I had an upset stomach. I must have had that yesterday. Uh-oh. I went over to Mrs. Bruno.

"Is there a drug store nearly? I noticed I ran out of ortho tri cyclen," I said with a blush, feeling self-conscious about having to ask Logan's mother, of all people, for birth control. "I didn't take it this morning because I had an upset stomach. I must of took the last one yesterday."

"You can call Walgreens to have that refilled and you can get it before we go to the beach," suggested Mrs. Bruno.

"Okay," I said, and I went to use the cell phone to call Walgreens to have ortho tri cyclen refilled.

It was all set after that. It would take fifteen minutes. I went to Mrs. Bruno.

"It'll be ready in fifteen minutes," I said.

"Okay," said Mrs. Bruno. "It's down the road from here."

"Don't you think your brother-in-law would let me borrow his car since I drive now?" I asked. "I've been driving since winter vacation."

"You can check with him to make sure he's okay with it," said Mrs. Bruno.

I did, and he said it was fine by him. I had already showed him my driver's license. Ten minutes later, I left for Walgreens. Mrs. Bruno told me where to go. I had no trouble finding it. I walked into the store and asked the pharmacy for ortho tri cyclen birth control. They asked me for my name and they gave it to me as I paid them. I thanked them and left to go back. When I got back to the Bruno's home, I went in with in my purse.

"All set?" asked Mrs. Bruno.

"Yes. Thanks," I replied. "I didn't have any problems going there and coming back."

"That's good," said Mrs. Bruno.

"I just need to take it now before I'd forget to do so," I said as I went to the bathroom to take ortho tri cyclen with water.

That night, we left for the beach for six and we didn't come back until around eleven. Lewis, Logan, and I did stroll around the beach like we planned. Logan gave me a piggy back and nearly dropped me in the water, so I got off and splashed him for fun.

"Hey!" laughed Logan. "Wait until I get you for this."

We had fun splashing each other for the next several minutes, happy and carefree.

"You two will be soaked as rats by the time we leave," laughed Lewis.

Logan and I nodded and without him looking, we filled a bucket of water and sneaked behind him.

"On the count to three," whispered Logan. "One."

"Two," I whispered.

"Three," we both said as we splashed him.

"Very funny," said a now wet Lewis.

"You asked for it," said Logan as we laughed.

We kept playing around until it was almost time to leave at ten-thirty, so we had to dry off. We had so much fun.

At home, I called Dad and told him everything. He laughed about it. I laughed as well. The next day, Logan woke me when he kissed me near my cheek.

"Morning, princess," whispered Logan softly.

I smiled and said, "Morning to you, too."

"It's nearly ten o'clock," said Logan as his fingers lightly brushed my hair.

"I was tired. I just had fun last night," I yawned as I sat up in bed.

"I bet," said Logan with a grin. "Mom said you, Lewis, and I get to hang out tonight."

"Where do you have in mind?" I asked.

"Lewis got invited to watch a movie with our friend, Carla Lynn Holmes. So, we're both going. You'll meet her," explained Logan.

"What time is that?" I asked.

"From six to eleven, so we need to be home after that," replied Logan.

"Okay," I said. "Who would be there?"

"Her parents would be home then," answered Logan.

I wanted to trust him, but what if none of the parents were home? We'd be in big trouble. I decided that if I saw no one there, I'd go home by pretending to have a headache or to make a phone call or something. Thankfully, both of Carla's parents were home when we arrived. Good. I'm not very comfortable going to anyone's house when there are no adults home.

We were watching Titanic. I like that movie, but it's sad at the end when the ship sinks and all those people die in the water.

When the movie ended, it was only ten-thirty.

"I think we should get going soon," I said.

"It's not even eleven yet," pointed out Logan.

"Mary Anne's right," agreed Lewis. "We did promise Mom we'd be home after the movie."

"You two can go without me," said Logan.

"Mom's going to be mad if you're late afterwards," warned Lewis.

"And you can't walk in the dark since we took your uncle's car," I added.

"Why don't we leave at ten-fifty?" asked Logan. "It's up the street."

We looked at the clock.

"It is ten-fifty," said Lewis. "We must go. Now."

"Fine. You win," sighed Logan.

Then we went straight home. I got to drive this time. At home, we had just got in a little after eleven when Mr. Bruno met us at the door.

"Why are you all late?" asked Mr. Bruno worriedly.

"Why don't you ask Logan that?" asked Lewis.

"Um, yes, we told them we had to leave when it was ten-thirty," I added, feeling a little flustered over being caught, and also having to out Logan.

"Logan, when they tell you it is time to leave, you leave right away before you pass your curfew," scolded Mr. Bruno. "At least they knew when to go after the movie ended like you promised my sister-in-law, remember?"

"Yes, Dad," sighed Logan.

"Thank god we said the right thing," said Lewis with a sigh of relief.

"I know, I give you both credit for that," said Mr. Bruno.

"Thanks," said Lewis.

I felt glad knowing I could be trusted to do the right thing.

Or so I thought…