*Katie's POV.*
I knock on Joe's door. It doesn't take long for someone to answer. But it's not Joe it's Ben.
"K-tay!" He says in a really weird voice. Almost as if he's drunk. "I'm kidding, I'm not actually drunk" he says normally. Let out a sigh of relief and laugh. "Come on in. The party is just getting started." He says. We walk in and Joe and Norrie come up to us.
"Katie!" He says happily and hugs me. "I'm so glad your OK." He says. I furrowed my eyebrows. "Why wouldn't I be?" I ask. "Because you were just taken hostage, not even an hour ago." He says. "How did you know that?" I ask. "WYBS radio has been broadcasting all the details on the manhunt." He explains.
"Phil, of course." I say.
"So, you went after a fugitive alone?" Joe asks. I nod. "You're insane."
"You kidding? Katie that's so bad ass." Ben says throwing his arm around me. "Of course it would have been more impressive if you had caught that guy yourself. But all the same."
"Thanks, I guess." I say.
"Great, I got my friend back and she almost gets killed, super." Norrie says. "Oh, you guys already know each other?" Joe asks. "Yeah, we were friends when we were little." I tell him.
"Nor, could I talk to you alone for a minute?" I ask. "Sure," She says. We go up to Angie's room.
"OK, spill Norrie. Why are you here?" I ask. "I'm stuck in a room above a dinner with my two moms. So.." she trails off.
"Look, I understand that you want to get away from them for a little while. But why did you lie?" I ask. "Things aren't as simple as they used to be. A lot if people make fun of me for having two moms." She says.
"Well then, those people are stupid. And I've known Joe since I was like 9. He would never judge you like that." "If you wanna stay then fine but just know that Alice and Carolyn are really worried about you." I say walking towards the door. Norrie grabs my arm.
"Can I ask you something?" She says. "You just did." I joke.
"Stay away from Joe." She says. "What? Why?" I ask. "I like him, and I call dibs." She says. "Dibs? Really? Look Norrie, why would I try to steal Joe from you?" I ask. "So, you don't like him?" I burst out laughing. "Me...and McAlister? T-That's priceless!" I say. She tilts her head in confusion.
"Sorry. It's just the idea of me and Joe McAlister. Is just really funny. I would never date him." I say truthfully. "Oh, good. Sorry I got all weird there for a second there." She says. "No worries. Let's head back down stairs." I say.
"Hey, five bucks for five minutes." I hear someone say. I look to see Carter Thibodeau charging people to use the generator.
"Who's that?" Norrie asks. "Carter Thibodeau. He's a real douche." I say. "Come on, let's go stop this." She says. I follow behind her.
"Do you take American history?" She asks him. "Yeah,"
"So then you know about the Sherman Antitrust Act?"
"I don't know. Maybe." He says.
"Maybe not. 'Cause if you did you would know that what your doing is illegal. Monopolies are illegal." She informs him.
"Monopoly is not illegal. We have the board game at my house." He says. I mentally face palm. I didn't think Carter could get any dumber.
"Then maybe you should go back to your house. Play by yourself." Norrie says. Carter stands up. "I think I'd rather play with you red. Why don't we take this upstairs?" He says brushing her arm.
"Sorry," I say. "But my friend here is allergic to imbeciles." I say cooly. "Oh yeah?" "What about you Hart? You wanna play?" He asks grabbing my arm. I smack his hand away.
"You really wanna go there Thibodeau? Do ya?" I warn. The last time Carter tried to hit on me he ended up in the hospital for a week. "Yeah feisty, I think I do." He says. Norrie slaps him in face. "Leave her alone." Norrie says.
"Oooh, this one is feisty too," he says. Joe comes up and gets in front of Norrie. "I think you should leave." Joe says. "Oh I am leaving little man. I'm going up to your sister's room. I don't think she'd mind, I've been there before." He says with an evil smile. "No I want you to leave my house." Joe demands.
"Alright, come on red." He says grabbing Norrie's arm again. She pulls away and the generator explodes. Everyone boos and begins to leave.
"This ain't over scarecrow." He says storming out, leaving only me, Joe Norrie and Ben in the house.
"Well, party. Not my best idea." Ben says.
