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The sky was clear, painted light blue all the way to the horizon with no clouds in sight

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The sky was clear, painted light blue all the way to the horizon with no clouds in sight. The gentle breeze was barely noticeable.

In the Davenport mansion, the teenagers gathered in the living room. Leo anxiously awaited Adam's return from his driving test. Bree was engrossed in a magazine, Harper studied history with her books and papers spread out on the table, and Chase was occupied on his phone.

"I can't believe Adam's not back from his driving test." Leo complained as he walked over to the couch. "What's taking him so long?"

Bree sighed and looked up from her magazine. "Two words: Adam. Test."

"Man, if he passes, it's good news for us and bad news for everyone on the road. Or the sidewalk." Chase joked, chuckling lightly.

"He'll do fine." Harper reassured. "I mean, no state requires you to achieve a perfect score. You can make some minor mistakes during the pre-drive portion of the test and again during the drive without necessarily failing the test."

"Well, he has to pass. I need him to drive me to that party on Saturday." Leo said.

"What party?" Chase inquired.

Leo chuckled. "The one you weren't invited to."

"I was invited too." Harper said, jotting down notes in her notebook.

"You got invited to Caroline Davis' party and I didn't?" Bree asked incredulously "I mean, Harper I get, but you?"

"Neither did I!" Chase added.

"Well, no surprise there." Bree retorted before turning back to Leo. "But why were you invited?"

"Oh, Bree, I'm climbing the social ladder. There are now three or four ladies who make eye contact with me in the hallway." Leo shared. Harper dropped her pen and stared at him with raised eyebrows. "Okay, it's two! But I'm going to the party."

"Bree, if it helps... I don't plan on going to the party." Harper confessed. "I mean, I have to study for this upcoming science test which is worth half of my grade."

"Would you like some help?" Chase offered.

Harper glanced over at him and smiled gratefully. "Yeah... that would be great. Thanks, Chase."

The front door began to open.

"He's home!" Bree exclaimed with excitement.

The four teens stood up eagerly but groaned and collapsed back on the couch when Tasha walked in.

"It's just you." Leo groaned.

"Nice to see you, too." Tasha said sarcastically.

"Sorry, mum. How's it going?"

"Great. I've had the best day. It all started when-"

Tasha was interrupted as the front door swung open.

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