“Hi, Mom. I’m making some grilled cheese for lunch. Would you like some?â€? Charlotte asked. She flipped over the tan bread and cheese slowly oozed out.
“No, I ate before I came here. And I’m only here for a minute.â€? I replied. “Oh, and, by the way, didn’t I tell you when I was here yesterday that you needed to clean up your front yard? It’s very messy. When winter comes and those leaves are still there your lawn will get ruined when springtime rolls around.â€?
“Yea, you did. But it’s just hard, okay?â€? She said. I looked at her thoughtfully and then turned my attention to Frankie.
“Hey! Why don’t you and I go into the other room and let your mom cook?â€? I said enthusiastically to him.
“Okay!!â€? He replied back in the same upbeat tone.

Frankie and I went into his play room and played with his shiny plastic toys until I looked down at my watch.
“Oh, my!â€? I said gasping. “It’s time for me to go, otherwise I’ll be late!â€? I leaned down and kissed Frankie on his nose and walked out of the room.