[Sorry it's been so long guys, I had a computer crash.]

Kasey was literally rolling on the floor, laughing out loud. "You're kidding!" she cried when she could breathe again, "My dad actually I did that?"

Hobbes held up his paw. "Solemnly swear," he said with a serious face, "Your dad called Susie those names and threw snowballs at her."

"I can't believe it!" Kasey giggled, "When Mom tells her and Dad's dating adventures, she said that they were made for each other!" She sat up in the warm grass and looked up at the clouds, imagining the wonders her parents went through as kids.

"Oh, they were meant for each other," Hobbes smiled, "They just didn't want to admit it. Then Calvin and Susie started hitting it off in middle school." He suddenly frowned and hung his head. "Then he stopped talking to me."

Kasey snapped her head back to Hobbes. "Stopped talking to you? Why?"

"He stopped believing."

"It sure sounded like he believed in you when he brought you over to me," Kasey said, confused.

"Yeah, but adults never believe. Unless they're crazy."

"Crazy eh? Dad told me there are some pretty crazy people in this family," joked Kasey.

Hobbes chuckled, but she knew he wasn't happy.

Suddenly, the front door of the house opened and Calvin stepped out. He glanced over at his Hobbes and Kasey and smiled. He waved.

"Hi Dad!" Kasey waved back. "Hobbes is telling me all the things you used to say to Mom when you were kids!"

Calvin laughed. "Well there's quite a bit to discuss on that matter. I have to go pick up some stuff from the store. I'll be back soon!" He got into the car and fumbled around his key ring for the car key. The car soon started. He rolled down the window to wave again. "Bye honey! I love you!" he called.

"Bye Dad!" Kasey waved again and started talking to Hobbes while the car rolled out of the driveway.

Hobbes looked perplexed. "Why didn't you say 'I love you' back to him?"

Kasey shrugged. "I dunno. I just don't do that kind of stuff."

"Kids should tell their parents they love them. Teenagers should too, but they tend not to do it as much. They're more rebellious."

"I know Hobbes. And I'm not a kid!" she scowled.

Hobbes scoffed. "Yes you are!"

"I am not!"

"How old are you, Kasey?"

"Eight."

Hobbes rolled his eyes. "Oh you're definitely an adult!"

"I never said I was an adult!"

"Well, if you're not a kid, and not an adult, then what are you?"

Kasey thought for a second. Then she frowned again. "I'm a big kid! And if you're going to treat me like a baby, I'll just leave you out here!" She stood up and walked toward the porch.

"Fine! See if I care! Your mom won't let me rot out here all night! Adults know better."

"Hmph!" Kasey slammed the door behind her.

Susie heard. "Kasey," she said in a warning voice, "Don't slam the doors. It causes damage over time."

"Hmph!" Kasey said again.

"Something wrong?" Susie asked, raising her eyebrows.

"Don't bring Hobbes back in! He's being a bad tiger!"

"Oh really?" smiled Susie, "But it might start to rain. Then Hobbes will have to dry for days. Besides, Dad wouldn't like it if you treated Hobbes meanly. He's very special."

"Hobbes or Dad?"
Susie chuckled. "Both. Now go read or something. Dinner will start once Dad gets home."

Kasey sulked to her room and sat on her bed. She decided to read the book she was trying to read when Calvin interrupted her. But reading made her sleepy. She soon fell asleep with her book on her chest.

The room was dark and Kasey woke up with a start. Only half-asleep, she wondered why she was in her play clothes. Then she remembered how she fell asleep. That's weird, she thought, I thought Mom said she'd start dinner soon. Kasey made her way to the kitchen, which was also dark. Downstairs, she heard soft voices. Mom and Dad must be talking, she thought.

But the only per son downstairs was Susie. She paced nervously and bit her nails. Then she saw Kasey standing there. "Did you see Dad's car?"

There was a window near the driveway with a clear view of their cars. "I didn't check. Why?"

"Dad isn't home yet. He's been gone for two hours."

That's just like Mom to worry, Kasey thought. "I'm sure he's fine," she replied and headed back upstairs. Halfway up, the phone rang. Susie gasped. Kasey walked back downstairs.

"Hello?" Susie answered, worried. There was mumbling. "Oh no! Is-is he ok?" Her eyes brimmed with tears.

Kasey's stomach dropped. She tried to understand what the person on the other line was saying, but couldn't.

"Oh thank goodness! At least he's ok now. Tell him I'll be over soon." She hung up and looked at Kasey, whose eyes were full of questions. "Dad's been in a car accident. He broke his leg." Susie pointed upstairs. "Put your shoes on, we're going to visit him."

Kasey obeyed, completely numb. She didn't really understand what was going on. She knew what a car accident was, and she knew what a broken leg was, but Kasey thought only people who were doing stupid things only got in car accidents. Her dad was a safe driver, how could this have happened?

When Kasey and Susie were in the car, Susie wouldn't move. She had the key in the ignition, but wouldn't turn it. She leaned her head on the steering wheel. "I can't do it. I can't drive this thing." Susie fumbled in her purse for her cell phone, and dialed.

"Mom, what are you doi—"

"Shhh, I'm on the phone." A second later, someone answered. "Janey, Calvin's in the hospital. Car accident. Well, he broke his leg, but he's fine. Listen, I'm want to go see him, but I…I can't drive the car. I…I just can't. Do you think…? Really? Oh thank you so much! I'll see you soon. Bye."

Kasey didn't want to ask why her mom couldn't drive, so she remained quiet while they waited for Janey. She thought about what Hobbes said. He said I was a kid, she thought, Kids get scared when things happen to their parents. Even little things like this. Mom isn't scared. I'll bet she can't drive because she's too excited to see Dad again. I'm not scared either. I'm not scared….

Janey pulled up, she only lived a couple minutes away. Susie moved to the passenger side.

"Hi girls," Janey said. She looked at Susie. "You ok?"

She nodded. "Y-yeah. I'm fine."

"You're shaking."

"It's cold."

"Alright. Alright. I won't push." Janey looked back at Kasey. "You ok, hon?"

Kasey smiled. "Yep! I can't wait to see Dad!"

Looking back at Susie, Janey raised eyebrows. "I don't think Kasey really gets what's going on…"

Kasey scowled. Of course she did. She just wasn't a baby.

I'm not scared. I'm not scared.