SHOUT OUTS\ANSWERS
I'm done with school! This is a new section in which I give credit to reviewers and answer their questions. For this chapter, thanks to everyone who has reviewed thus far.
DISCLAIMER
Not mine. Belongs to Universal Studios and Fox Family.
The next day, Juliette and the other Cliffhangers were in front of the lodge, chopping wood.
"I hate chopping wood. It's boy's work," Juliette complained. Shelby rolled her eyes.
"The faster you start, the faster you'll be done," Katherine advised.
"Don't you have a counselor meeting or something?" Juliette whined. Katherine laughed.
"Aw, maybe mommy should come pick up the little princess," Shelby mocked.
"Shut up, Shelby," Juliette snapped.
"Would you guys quit it?" Scott asked. With a huff, Juliette grabbed an axe and let in fall into a piece of wood. This went on for a few minutes, as at the other side, Scott did the same thing. Presently, Peter came out.
"Hey, gang. How's it going?" he queried.
"Slowly," Juliette whined.
"She's doing better than she's giving herself credit for," Jess stated.
"Juliette. Phone call. Your mom," Peter stated.
"You're kidding. She actually phoned?" Juliette queried.
"That's right. She did," Peter confirmed. With a happy squeal, she bounded into the lodge.
"I thought she didn't get along with her mom," Kyle stated.
"Well, Mrs. Rowe hardly calls, so for Jules, this is big," Katherine explained.
"Rowe?" Kyle repeated.
"Married for the fifth time," Auggie explained.
"Oh," said Kyle. Inside, Juliette had picked up the phone.
"Hi, Mom. What's going on? Is everything okay?" she queried.
"Things are fine," Regina Rowe replied.
"How's Hal?" Juliette continued.
"He's doing good," Mrs. Rowe responded. "Tell me, Juliette. Did you cut today?" she continued.
"No," Juliette answered truthfully.
"Are you watching your calories?" Mrs. Rowe asked.
"I'm at a healthy weight," Juliette assured. She rolled her eyes. What is her problem? She can't call just to say hi? She has to hammer at me? the girl wondered.
"Good," Mrs. Rowe approved. Then, "Are you going to be able to find anything decent up at that school?"
"All of our clothes are appropriate," Juliette reminded her. Then, with an annoyed sigh, "Mother, is there a point to these questions?"
"Don't take that tone with me, Juliette. I am your mother and I will ask any question I want," Mrs. Rowe snapped.
"Mother, I am not going to stand here on the phone listening to you criticize me. I'd rather chop wood," Juliette stated hotly.
"Juliette, that is enough! I just called to tell you that Hal and I are coming up for a visit and I want you looking as presentable as that place will allow," Mrs. Row snapped. Before Juliette could reply, her mother hung up the phone.
AUTHOR'S NOTE
If you or anyone you know is named Regina, please don't take offense. Juliette's mom just looked like a 'Regina'.