“This has got to be the most irresponsible thing I’ve ever done,” I said out loud, although under my breath. I’m not really one to talk to myself, but it seemed the opportune time. A flash went through my mind of a quick collection of other irresponsible things I’ve done in my life, but so fast I can’t list them here. I do recall jumping out of a moving train. Maybe I should just get moving.
My boys scrambled ahead fearlessly as if this were a video game. I hesitated as if this were my real life. Hello? It is...
“Lu!” I screamed. “Lu!” Li screamed and looked at me. But there wasn’t a sound. Pepper looked up at me as if to tell...
“Wait!” I whispered hoarsely behind Li. “What?” Li turned his head towards me and asked. But I didn’t have anything to say. I was...