Chapter 17 – Hi Dad
"Jake?"
"Yeah, hi." There was a long pause.
"I'm just speechless. Well, how are ya?"
"Great. I'm a little tired from jet lag."
"Next question: Where are you?"
"I'm next to Royal Videos. I surprised Azzie."
"Why are you home? Shouldn't you be overseas somewhere?"
"Well, I thought I could handle the Army. I didn't think it would be as hard as it is. So, I came home. I have a question for you."
"What, Jakey?"
"Where's Ma?"
"Uh..." Jack turned around and was startled to see she was right next to him. "Right next to me. Do you want to talk to her?"
"Yeah, please."
Jack put his hand over the receiver. "Janet, you'll never guess who's on the phone."
"Michael Jackson?"
"No. Not even close."
"Who?"
Jack gave the phone to Janet. "Hello?"
"Michael Jackson, huh?" said Jake.
"Jacob! What are you doing home?"
"Well, I thought I could handle the Army. I didn't think it would be as hard as it is. So, I came home."
"Oh, I'm so glad you're home! Do you want to come over, and tell us your Army stories?"
"Yeah, I'd love to come. I also have something else to do while I'm
over there."

"Ok, see you soon!"