Late Friday afternoon....
Scott: Hey, Sammie-bear, I'm home!
Sammie: Dad, you're finally here! We need to get to the restaurant in time for open mic night.
Scott: Actually, Sammie, I don't think I'm feeling up to it. How about we stay in and watch TV instead?
Sammie feel her stomach drop.
Sammie: But Dad, You promised me we'd go!
Scott: I'm just pulling your leg, Sammie. I know you've been looking forward to this all week.
Sammie glares at her dad.
Sammie: Daaaaaad....you scared Bonnie!
Bonnie sits in her cage, happily munching on a roll of cardboard.
Scott: Doesn't look very scared to me.
Sammie: She's my pet. I know her feelings better than you do.
Scott: So, since we're going to a nice restaurant, how about you wear that new outfit we got you last week? That one with the cardigan?
Sammie: Good idea. I'll try it on.
Scott shuts the door and Sammie changes into her new outfit.
Sammie: Ta-da!
Scott: My goodness gracious, looking sharp Sammie! Let's go. To the car!
A few minutes later....
Sammie and her dad arrive at the restaurant, where Emma and her mother are already waiting.
Emma: Sammie! Mr. Clifford! You're here!
Sammie give her a quick kiss hello.
Scott: Hey there, Emma. And I've told you, call me Scott.
Julia: Hello, Scott. I didn't realize Sammie was bringing you along.
Sammie: Yeah! Of course he's here. Who else is going to pay for dinner?
Scott: Now wait a minute, was that why you were so insistent that I join you?
Sammie: Sorry, Dad. It was that, or beg for you to give me my allowance early.
Julia and Emma laugh.
Julia: Kids, right?
Scott: They're great, but terrible.
Just then, a greeter arrives with menus.
Greeter: Welcome to Pindarus. Table for four?
Julia turns to Sammie's dad.
Julia: Do you mind sharing a table?
Scott: Of course not. I've missed you....and I'm sure Sammie and Emma want to sit together.
Emma: We do!
Greeter: Right this way, then.
The greeter leads the four to a comfortable booth, and they are sitting down.
Emma: Sammie, you didn't tell me you were going to dress up. Is that outfit new?
Sammie: I sure do, Hawkins. Do you like it?
Emma: Yeah, I really, really, really....Okay, maybe not that many 'really's, really like it!
Next to Sammie, her dad and Julia get to talking.
Scott: So, Julia, what have you been up to? It's been, what--
Julia: Don't say it, Scott. You'll make me feel old. And things have been....up and down. But I'm keeping it together. Emma's been a huge help. What about you?
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High School Story Book 3
RomanceIt's springtime at Cedar Cove. However, with Hearst High temporary closed, most of the friends are forced to transfer to Berry. Old enemies and new friends arrive at Berry High, leading to all sorts of drama and with Prom only a few months away. Rat...
