Chapter 9 – His Mom's Reaction
Comments from the author: Well, sorry to leave you hanging from the last chapter, but here's how his mom will react. Anyway, here we go… This is one chapter to the last. Short, huh?
"Jake, why didn't you tell me all of this?" She asked, even more concern than before. Jake was just covering his mouth, trying not to blurt out the reason. His mom took his hand out of his mouth and motioned him to calm down.
He sighed. "Well, I guess I just thought you'd be mad after I disobeyed you." Jake replied. "Jake, I may be mad, but keeping a secret from your mom is even more disappointing." His mom stated. 'It is?' he thought
"So, am I grounded?" He asked. "No, but next time, when something goes wrong, then don't be afraid to talk to me or your father." She replied. Jake sighed, feeling better. He felt relieved after telling his mom the truth, feeling no guilt inside him.
"Thanks mom." Jake said. "I got to get to school now." He said. "Whoa!" He said, after tripping down the stairs. "I'm okay." He said. His mom told him that they would go to the hospital and get him a cast, excusing him from school for the day.
Meanwhile at school, Trixie and Spud were pondering on why Jake didn't show up for school that day. "Maybe his mom found out the truth." Spud suggested. "Maybe… I sure hope Jakey isn't in trouble." Trixie said, Spud nodded.
"I'm surprised. Where is Mr. Long today?" Professor Rotwood asked, interrupting their conversation. "We don't know." They both replied in unison. He turned around and continued class.
Trixie and Spud were still concerned about Jake's absence. Little did they know that Jake was in the hospital getting his cast and that he wasn't in trouble?
Later that day, the three were on the phone together. "So, did you get in trouble?" Trixie asked. "Surprisingly, no." Jake replied. "Why were you gone today, anyway?" Spud asked.
"Well, since my mom found out, she brought me to the hospital and got me a cast." Jake replied. "C'mon, guys. It's just for a month and then I go out again." He said, trying not to make his friends concerned.
"So, your mom excused you from school?" Trixie asked. "Frankly, yes, but I still do homework at home. I just don't need to go to school until I get better." He replied. "Man, are you lucky!" Spud said.
"So, do you want us to come and visit you at your house?" Trixie asked. "Be my guest." Jake replied. "Just, not with so much questions." He added. Trixie and Spud smiled and hung up. Jake did so too.
Within minutes, Trixie and Spud were at the door to see Jake. His mom welcomed them and told them where Jake was. The two opened the door. "Hey Jakey." Trixie greeted. "Hey bro." Spud said.
The rest of the day was just talking endlessly. Jake sure learned a lesson about this and felt a little happy that he didn't have to go to school for a month.