The Invitation From Alexander
After Alexander & Josie finished their lunch, Josie took the locket she wore off and showed it to Alexander.
"Alexander, this locket used to belong to my mother," Josie explained. "she gave it to me on my third birthday before... she died."
Now Alexander felt a pang of sadness.
"I'm so sorry," Alexander said to Josie. "you must really miss her, huh?"
"Now that you mention it, Alex," Josie sighed sadly. "I do miss her... a lot!"
Alexander saw Joshua coming into the kitchen.
"Hey, Mr. McCoy?" Alexander asked.
"Yes, Alexander," Joshua answered. "what is it?"
"May Josie spend the night at my house tonight?" Alexander asked Joshua.
"No, Alexander," Joshua said. "I'm afraid she cannot."
"But why not?" Alexander asked Joshua in protest.
"Because, tonight is a school night, Alexander." Joshua answered.
"Oh, right," Alexander sighed sadly. "I forgot."