Chapter 3: the Drive Home

Tommy walks out the school to where Lori and Becky are waiting in the Jeep. Tommy looks slightly uncomfortable and a little pale.

Tommy: Alright guys Ready to go?

Tommy gets in the car and drives off. Becky talks about nothing but how great a football player Tommy is until they get to the Dingle House.

Tommy: (AS he opens the door for Becky) Let's go.

Tommy walks Becky to her door then quickly returns to Lori.

Tommy: Finally.

Lori: I know. She's really hung up on you isn't she.

Tommy is staring out the window with a very spaced out look.

Lori: Tommy?

Lori shakes Tommy.

Lori: Are you all right Tommy?

Tommy: (startled) Yeah, I'm fine, just a little tired.

Just then Tommy's head hits the wheel.

Lori: Tommy!!

Tommy: Oh I'm sorry Lori. Now where did you want to go?

Lori: Nowhere I'm gonna drive you home.

Lori gets out of the car and opens the door for Tommy.

Tommy: But I'm...

Tommy falls out of the car.

Lori: No arguing your going home.

Lori drives Tommy to his house and walks him to his door.

Lori: You get some sleep and I'll call you tomorrow morning okay?

Tommy: (half asleep) That sounds great. Can't wait.

Lori and Tommy kiss goodnight and then go their separate ways. Tommy drags himself to his room and collapses on his bed.