Chapter 4
Lydia and Jonathan kept typing possible codes into the phone. None of them worked.
"876," Jonathan said.
"We already tried 876," Lydia said.
"No we didn't," Jonathan said.
"Yes we did," Lydia said. "Twice."
"It's 7:40," Jonathan said looking at the clock. "I'm so hungry."
"Me too," Lydia said.
Lydia looked over at the computer and gasped.
"The computer!" Lydia exclaimed. "We can use the computer!"
"Yeah," Jonathan said. "We can use it to order a pizza and the pizza man can let us out!"
"Or I can use it to contact someone to come and get us," Lydia said.
"And they can bring us a pizza!" Jonathan cheered.
"Oh my god," Lydia said. "Never mind."
Lydia turned on the computer and logged into the guest account. She then went online to her email account.
"Okay," Lydia said typing. "Mom, it's Lydia. Jonathan and I are locked in the elementary school library. Can you please come and let us out? Lydia."
"Perfect, but," Jonathan said starting to type. "P.S. Please bring a cheese pizza because I'm so hungry. Jonathan."
"Jonathan, don't," Lydia said.
Jonathan clicked send.
"And sent," Jonathan said.
"So I guess we just wait until she comes," Lydia said.
Lydia and Jonathan sat on the library couch and talked for a while.
"So I'm starting to make friends and I'm actually starting to like high school," Lydia said. "What's new with you?"
"Chase wants to adopt me," Jonathan said. "And I really want him to."
"Wow," Lydia said. "So when is he adopting you?"
"Well we'll have to wait until I've lived under his care for 6 months," Jonathan said. "Then we have to go to a court hearing to determine if Chase is responsible enough to adopt me."
"Are you nervous?" Lydia asked.
"Of course I am," Jonathan replied. "What if the judge says Chase isn't a good enough guardian?"
"I think, no I know that the judge will approve Chase's request," Lydia said.
"Thanks," Jonathan said smiling. "I needed that."
"You're welcome," Lydia said.
Jonathan and Lydia shared a kiss.
"What just…" Lydia started to ask before the library door opened.
Lydia ran to the door to see Haley and Chase.
"Mommy!" Lydia cheered.
Lydia ran to Haley and hugged her tightly.
"Are you okay?" Haley asked.
"I am now," Lydia said.
"Did you bring the cheese pizza?" Jonathan asked.
"No," Haley said.
"Come on buddy," Chase said. "We have pizza at home. I bet you're hungry after being locked in here for so long."
"See you later Lydia," Jonathan said.
"Bye," Lydia said.
Chase and Jonathan walked off and Lydia looked at Jonathan as he walked. Haley smiled at Lydia.
"I bet you're hungry too," Haley said smiling.
"Yeah, I am," Lydia said.
Haley patted her daughter on the back.
"Let's go," Haley said.