Chapter 10

“Well it’s always hard letting the birdie out of the nest, but you learn when to pick your moments. Kennith got the brunt of it from your father.” She picked up the duck and began slicing it to bits, talking to me all the while.

“Yeah, he told me. Several dozen times by now,” I groaned, remembering how my older brother and my dad never got along until he moved away.

“What if I bring home a girl?” I asked, wanting to hear my mother’s reaction. I didn’t think I could date Aria or something silly like that, but it’s a fun thought to throw out there.

“You mean a baby girl? Trust me, you can try, but there isn’t enough time between now and spring for that.” She dismissively waved her hands as I started slinking away. It wasn’t what I meant nor what I was trying to say anyways.

“Never mind,” I began. “I’m going to go tell them that I’ll be joining them tomorrow. You’ll fill Dad in?”