CHAPTER 2

MAMA JOY'S

Nina's on a break, eating her lunch when andy arrives

He orders chicken and mash potatoes with coffee.

That's when he sees her, eating alone.

A : how's the food?

N: Same old.

A: do you mid if i join you?

N: no problem

His food arrives and he stars to eat

A: you look like you had a bad day

N: not reallu, was just like any other day

A: mmm.. the chicken is specially goog today.

N: thanks

-A: you know? I was thinkin takin the kids to denver this weekend

-N: that seems nice, i bet it'll be good for them

-A: yeah, you know, ephram's bithday is coming up

-N: when is it?

-A: in a couple of weeks.

-N: and what are you gonna do?

-A: i dont know

I was thinkin of a party, but ephram hasnt really made many friends

So, do you have any wise parental advice?

-N: ask his friends. Ask him

-A: i want to givce him a surprise

I dont think it'll be much help ask amy or colin.

-N: maybe you could ask delia-but i doubt she knows.

If you want a surprise, a good one, give him something you know he wants

-A: like what?

-N: you could bring one of his new york friends. Or maybe give him a trip back to nyc.

-A: yeah, it would be a good idea.

But im afraid that if he goes, he wont come back.

-N: i see what you mean.

Bu t i do think its the best thing you coild do.

If you take him to denver, you could there see what he wants, what he needs.

-A: how did you get so good at this things?

-N: practice. Lots of it.

Now, i think it's toime to get back to work.

-A: good idea.

-N: well, see you later

Bye

-A: bye.

-Later that day, amy and colin are walking home from school.

-C: amy, do you know when is ephram's birthday?

-A: no, not really. Why?

-C: cuz i know it's coming up soon. He's been a great friend so i'd like to do something to thank him

Maybe a party, or something.

-A: i think it's a gret idea that you want to thank him, but im not sure a party is the best gift.

He's not really a party guy.

It's not like he has much friends.

-C: i know, but we could introduce him to some people.

So he could have more friends.

Im not saying he ghas to be buddy wiht bright or anything , but there's people he could hang out with.

Well, here we are.

-A: thanks for walking me home

See you later

Bye

-C: bye.

After that, colin decided to go and see dr.brown for help.