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And then she let out a high-pitched, ear-splitting scream.
The fuck?“What happened?”
Phillip and Adrienne were in the doorway within seconds. “What’s wrong?” Phillip asked.
Alana scowled, crossed her arms over her chest, and sank in her chair. Pink splotches dotted her cheeks. “It’s not fair.”
“What’s not fair? We’ll deal with it.” I was calm on the surface, despite the mixture of confusion and frustration boiling inside. My phone chimed with a new text.
“Shut up.” She glared at me. “You’re a stupid boy and you’re pretending you understand me and you’re a big faking liar and I want Mom.”
That deteriorated quickly. I glanced at my phone and the message from Daria.
Alana’s swim meet was moved up. I’ll be home for it. Don’t let her freak out.
I read the message to Alana even as I texted back Too late. “See? She knows and it’ll be fine.”
“It’s not fine. This sucks. You suck. It’s not fair.”
I was already dialing Daria. No answer.
Alana stomped to her feet, and stormed from the room.
“Wait.” I rose to go after her. I had no idea what I’d say, but I wasn’t leaving her alone.
“Sit.” Adrienne stepped in my path, surprising me. “I’ll be right back.”
Kind of her, but not reassuring. “I’ve got it.”
“Obviously.” Her tone was flat. “But let me help.”
I dropped into my seat and pinched the bridge of my nose. “At least I didn’t let her get the coffee.” My weak joke landed flat.
My messenger chimed, I looked at the message from Judith. Screaming? Glad you have this under control.
I do, I replied, not sure at all if it was true.
