At 11:00 am, Dad said, "We'll be going out shortly."
"Alright. Kayla just called me. I have to help Kaylee while being trained with Mallory tomorrow until she gets back from the Arnolds," I said. "Their folks are out of town for a funeral and won't be back until Monday night."
"Okay," said Dad.
"I still can go to church," I said. "But I can't go out for lunch with you. Kayla plans to leave by 12:15 pm so she can find their house, so you would have to bring me home after mass."
"That's fine," said Dad.
"I gave her the directions yesterday. We do that when we have new members anyway," I said.
"That's good," said Dad.
"Kaylee made out fine with Charlotte when she went with Stacey," I said.
"Good," said Dad.
30 minutes later, we left to go out for lunch. We went to Friendly's.
"Hi," said Marci who saw me.
She was there with her family.
"Hi, Marci," I said.
When we became friends, Dad approved it.
"Those girls are cool," said Marci.
"Yes, I knew them since my family's trip to New York," I said. "Stacey introduce me and Dawn to them."
"I met them the other day," said Marci. "Cokie was trying to make fun of them by saying they don't belong here. I told her to leave them alone."
"They told me that when I knew something was bugging Kaylee," I said. "I'm glad you did."
"Me, too," said Marci. "She didn't like that, but I said think before making fun of people."
"That's right," I said. "I felt bad for not being there."
"That happens unexpectedly. I think Cokie waits to pick on people," said Marci.
"Tell me about it. I saw you talking to Kaylee the other day," I said.
"She was thanking me. They both did. I worried how she was. Kayla ignores all that, but Kaylee is hurt for a bit," said Marci. "I offered her I'd help her out. I just tell her if she sees Cokie teasing her, just walk away without answering her. It's hard for her because she said she's sensitive."
"She's like me," I said. "But I don't let bullies bother me."
"I don't let anyone get bullied under my watch," said Marci.
"Good, I wouldn't either," I said.
We talked for a long time until the food arrived at our tables. She was on the other side. I don't know what I did for her to be nice. I wish Cokie changed, too, but that would never happen. I had a milkshake with my meal.
After lunch, Dad took us to the movies. We were watching a funny movie. I was trying not to laugh while having popcorn. After that, we went home.
At home, I went back to reading. I was in living room near a fireplace when the doorbell rang. I got up to answer. It was Grandma Verna.
"Oh, hi, it's a nice surprise," I said as she came in.
"I came down to visit," said Grandma Verna.
"We just got home recently. We were out," I said.
"Perfect timing," said my grandmother.
Dad came out from the kitchen.
"Hi," said Dad.
"Hi, sweetie," said Grandma Verna.
That night, we were having dinner. After dinner, they'll put her with me in my room. We don't have an extra bed. We got a cot, so we'll use that. She's staying for a few days.
"Are you going to be around tomorrow?" asked Grandma Verna.
"Just for church. We have new neighbors by three houses. Their parents are in New York City for the weekend. The girls joined the club. We're training them. Kayla asked me to help her twin, Kaylee while she's training with Mallory sitting for the Arnolds," I said. "It's only until Kaylee comes home after 5:00 pm. Dad already knows and I have a sitting job on Tuesday night. I'm training Kayla for that one."
"Okay," said my grandmother.
I changed up at 8:30 pm and went into bed at 10:30 pm. I was getting tired. I was sleeping when my grandmother came in to bed 30 minutes later.
