Chapter 9

Finn and Amanda waited outside the shop. They strained to see above the crowd, checking every now and then for signs of trouble. Cast members played with kids in the street, as part of the pre show. Giant hula-hoops, jump roping, and bubble blowing were some of the activities. Finn could sense Amanda was getting antsy.

"Where are they? It's been, like, fifteen minutes. It shouldn't take this long to get here, past the castle is practically empty right?" She said, obviously flustered. Finn tried to calm her down.

"Relax. It's only been 5 minutes, and from here to the castle the crowd's pretty thick. The girls were at the castle; the guys and Willa were behind it. It takes a while to get from there to here through a crowd like this."

"Fine. The parade starts in 10 minutes. But if no one's here by the headless horseman, I'm officially freaking out. I don't want another incident like Charlene in DisneyQuest." Finn could tell he hadn't soothed her at all.

"Alright, you're jumpy. Here's my phone, stand right here. I'm getting you jelly beans." Finn said. He hoped her favorite candy would relax her a little.

"Uh-Finn-urgh!" She said in futile protest. She stood there anxiously waiting with the phone. It buzzed with a message.

'From: Charlene

Minor setback- major OT meet n greet. G2g find a way around be there soon tho'

"Some relief!" Amanda said to herself.