Monday, October 19th, 7:00 PM

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Mom knocks on the door to Rachel's house. Rachel opens the door. "Hey, welcome! Come in, come in." Mom, Jessie, and I walk into the house. "We have snacks in the kitchen. Make yourself at home!" Rachel turns the music up on a stereo. My favorite song is on.

"C'mon Jess! Let's go dance!" Jessie puts some presents on a table covered with a plastic tablecloth. I drag her by the arm into the living room and start dancing. The doorbell rings, and Rachel opens it.

"Hi, girls! Come in! Have some fun!" Nikki and Lindsay walk into the living room.

"Hey! C'mon let's dance!" Jessie yells over the music. Rachel and Mom come into the room holding a bottle of sparkling grape juice and some cups. "Ooh! Fancy!" Jessie says.

"Party in the house!" Mom shouts.

"Mom, please don't," I joke. I say taking a sip of juice.

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