The next day, at school, I didn't see Logan. I'll see him at lunch. Kayla made up stuff she missed yesterday. I had the test back with an A-.

"We'll be going an assignment on do you inspire and explain why. It can be a relative or a friend," said the teacher. "I'll give you a guideline. It will be due in two weeks. Any questions?"

"Can a boyfriend or girlfriend count?" asked Barbara.

"Sure," said the teacher.

"How about your best friend?" asked Gordon.

"Certainly," said the teacher. "You may do more than one person for extra credit."

I'll have to think of that. The teacher passed out the guidelines.

"Who are you doing?" asked Kayla.

"I'm not sure yet," I said. "You?"

"Me, either," said Kayla.

"Hard to decide," I said.

"I know," said Kayla.

At lunch, Logan was waiting for us.

"I didn't see you earlier," I said.

"I overslept and was late," said Logan. "I'm here to join your group for lunch."

"Okay," I said.

He normally joins the guys. He joins us sometimes. After school, I was in my room figuring it out what to write about. I thought about Dad since he's always there for me when I need him. I also thought about Kristy. I wouldn't mind doing two people. They're my two important people in my life to begin. Then, I decided to do both.

I started writing Dad without mentioning the strict part. I'd be afraid if he saw it, I'd upset him. I was writing it when Kayla and Kaylee came at 4:45 pm.

"Hi, girls," I said.

"Hi," they said.

"I made a decision on what to write," I said.

"Really? Who did you choose?" asked Kayla.

"Dad and Kristy. I wouldn't mind doing both for credit," I replied.

"That's good," said Kayla.

"I had a hard time at first," I said.

"I believe it. I'm picking my mom for that," said Kayla.

"That's a good choice," I said.

"I know," said Kayla.

"I picked my grandparents for my part," said Kaylee.

"Another good one," I said.

"We only have maternal set. My father's parents died before we were born in a car accident," said Kayla.

"Our parents were married for five months at the time," added Kaylee.

"Wow," I said.

"We'll be starting to visit New York City. We plan to visit our grandparents. Mom wanted to wait until next weekend," said Kayla.

"That's cool," I said.

"Do you want to join us?" asked Kaylee.

"Sure," I replied.

"Mom said she doesn't mind us inviting you. Stacey can see us whenever she's with her father," said Kaylee.

"Sounds good," I said.

"We'd invite her, but there's no room in our grandparents' apartment. Our old room has three beds," said Kayla.

"We can leave shortly," I said.

At 5:15 pm, I took a break from the report and left with the girls. They were impressed with Claudia's room. We went upstairs.

"Hi," said Claudia.

"Hi," I said.

"Dawn will be running late. Mrs. Barrett isn't home yet," said Claudia.

"I'm not surprised," I said as we laughed.

The girls and I sat on the bed.

"We're trying to figure it out where to sit," said Kaylee.

"That's okay. I already painted your names on it after school, but it's still a bit wet right now, so I'll give it to you on Monday," said Claudia.

"Okay. Where should we put the chairs?" asked Kayla

"We'll put yours between me and Stacey," said Kristy.

"And, we'll put Kaylee's near my bed, so my phone can be moved over here during the meeting," said Claudia as she got a table near her bed. "I got this table today."

"Oh, good, that would work," said Stacey who came in.

"I can't wait to get started," said Kayla.

Then, the rest came up. Dawn came just before 5:30 pm.

"Oh, good, I made it in time," said Dawn. "Mrs. Barrett apparently forgot I have a club meeting because she was late."

"That's her all the time," said Claudia.

"Reminds me of Sharon most of the time," I said as we giggled.

"I'll go see if the chairs are dry there. They're on the back porch," said Claudia.

"Okay," said Kristy.

The phone rang as I answered.

"Baby-Sitters Club," I said.

"Hi, it's Mrs. Prezzioso, I need a sitter for Jenny for Tuesday night from 5:00 to 8:00 pm," said Mrs. Prezzioso.

"Okay," I said as I went to the hours. "I'm only the one who's free, so I'll be there."

"Thank you," said Mrs. Prezzioso.

"Oh, we have new members, so I'll bring one of them to train," I said.

"That's fine, Mary Anne," said Mrs. Prezzioso.

"I'll see you then," I said as we hung up. "That's how we answer the phone. I'll be watching Jenny on Tuesday night. Who wants to go with me?"

"Pick me," the girls said raising their hands.

I laughed.

"I have an idea, class. I'll take Kayla with me," I said.

"Darn," said Kaylee.

"You can come with me tonight while I watch Charlotte," said Stacey.

"Oh, okay," said Kaylee. "That's better."

We all laughed.

Claudia came in with the chairs.

"They're finally dry," said Claudia as she put the chairs.

"Thanks," said Kayla as she sat in her chair.

"Here you go, Kaylee," said Claudia putting it in near her bed and put it next to me.

"Double thanks," said Kaylee.

They laughed.

The phone rang as Kaylee gets to pick up for the first time. We told the girls it's okay to clients that they're new to the club and are training to answer the phone calls in between.

"Baby-Sitters Club," said Kaylee.

"This is Mrs. Arnold. I need a sitter for Marilyn and Caroline on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 pm," said Mrs. Arnold.

"Okay," said Kaylee as she hold the phone. "Who's free for the Arnolds from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday?"

I checked the schedule.

"Mallory and Claudia are free," I said.

"Are you able to stay until 5:00 pm, Mal?" asked Claudia.

"Yes. It won't be dark yet," said Mallory.

"Okay, you can take it then," said Claudia.

Kaylee put the phone back on.

"You're all set. Mallory will be there," said Kaylee.

"Thank you," said Mrs. Arnold.

"I'm one of the new members, so I was training to answer. I'm Kaylee," said Kaylee.

"Very good," said Mrs. Arnold.

"Have a good day," said Kaylee as she hung up.

"You did a good job," said Kristy.

"Thanks," said Kaylee.

"I have another perfect job for you," said Kristy.

"Oh, really?" asked Kaylee.

"Yes, you can answer the phone calls and you can let us know who's calling and who needs a sitter," said Kristy.

"Okay, sweet, I'll be honored," said Kaylee.

"You can be like a receptionist officer," said Kristy.

"Oh, cool," said Kaylee.

"You still can be the alternate officer," said Stacey.

"Fine by me," said Kaylee. "What time are you sitting for Charlotte?"

"After the meeting," said Stacey. "From 7:00 to 10:00 pm."

"Okay," said Kaylee.

"You can leave with me," said Stacey.

"Sounds good," said Kaylee.

"You and I can go eat first. Charlotte's parents are feeding her first. They're going to a party," said Stacey.

"Kayla can train with Mallory," I said as I gave her the address on a paper.

"Okay," said Kayla.

"You can come over to go for Jenny's house," I said. "It's from 5:00 to 8:00 pm."

"I'll be over by 4:30 pm," said Kayla.

"That's early enough," I said. "They live near me."

After the meeting, Kayla left with me and Dawn while Stacey and Kaylee took off together.

"We'll leave with you like we did for the meeting," said Kayla.

"Okay," I said.

At home, I continued doing Dad before dinner was served. I had just finished writing on him, so I'll do Kristy after supper.

"The girls did well at the meeting," I said.

"Oh, good," said Sharon.

"They'll make out great," said Dad.

"I know," I said.

After supper, I helped Dawn before I went to continue my report. I started Kristy. I did it until it was time for bed at 10:00 pm. I realized I didn't change because I was busy doing the report. I wish I could stay longer because it's the weekend.

"It's getting late," said Dad.

"I know. I'm trying to get my report done," I said. "I'm almost done, so I'll just finish it tomorrow. I just realized I forgot to change up while I was too busy."

I took a breather and I changed up. I put it away so he won't know it's about him. I finally went to bed by 10:30 pm.

The next day, I got up at 9:00 pm so I can finish the report. I got dressed and had breakfast first. I didn't have anyone to baby-sit until Tuesday night, so it would give me time to finish. I completed by 11:00 am. There, that's done. The teacher says this would be the rough draft. If I don't need to fix anything, I can start typing it.

"What are you writing about?" asked Sharon.

"Shh, it's a surprise," I whispered.

I whispered Dad in her ear.

"Oh, okay," said Sharon.

"I didn't want to mention any strict part. I was afraid to hurt him," I said in a low voice. "That's history."

"I don't blame you," said Sharon.

"Then, I just did Kristy. My teacher said it's okay to do two people for extra credit," I said. "I got up early enough to finish the rough draft."

"Good," said Sharon.

"I didn't want to tell Dawn because might spill the secret," I said.

"That makes sense," said Sharon.

"What helped me is that I don't have a sitting job until Tuesday night," I said.

Then, my cell phone as I answered.

"Hello," I said.

"Hey, it's me," said Kayla.

"Who's me?" I teased.

"Kayla," said Kayla. "Very funny."

We giggled.

"My parents are going out of town until Monday. Can you help Kaylee watching our siblings while Mallory trains me with the Arnolds tomorrow until I get back?" asked Kayla.

"Sure," I replied.

"I got my directions ready. I'll leave by 12:15 pm so I can find the house in case I get lost," said Kayla.

"That's fine," I said. "I'll be there before you leave."

"Okay," said Kayla. "A friend of theirs passed on from a heart attack before we moved here and they promised them to attend the funeral services. The wake is Sunday and the funeral is on Monday. They might get back late."

"Wow. When are your parents leaving?" I asked.

"They just left. I asked them if I ask you to help Kaylee and they said it's fine," said Kayla.

"Oh, good," I said.

"I want to give Stacey a break from watching D.J. and Mario for a while," said Kayla.

"I would do the same thing," I said. "How did Kaylee make out training with Stacey last night."

"Very good," said Kayla. "She likes Charlotte."

"That's great to know," I said.

"I know," said Kayla. "How long do you train?"

"I think just a few clients and new sitters are good on their own," I replied.

"Gotcha," said Kayla.

"You'll probably help Mallory every once in awhile with her siblings at night," I said. "Her family also gets two sitters."

"Okay," said Kayla.

"The older ones help her out while Jessi does for afternoon jobs," I said.

"That makes sense," said Kayla.

After we finished talking, I read a book for a bit.