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“That place in the city” I snap

“Xander, think,” she says, exasperated “There are a million places in the city”

“Gregory’s? Does that sound right?”

“Sure” She waves her hand dismissively “You let her know, and after you’re done with practice I’ll rab some flowers”

I nod “Okay Sounds like a plan” I try to sound optimistic but my voice falls flat

I’ve called my mom a few times in the last three days, and she’s only answered once and pro up after only a minute of conversation

“Call her” Thea glares “Now”

“You’re bossy today,” Iit off

I call her twice and she doesn’t answer either time My mom’s been ree Her coldness is off-putting, to say the least

Since I can’t get her, I suck it up and call et a gruff, “What?” instead

I sit up and scratch the back ofmy body “Um,” I hesitate, “Thea and I would like to take you and Moht To … uh … talk?” I say it like a question, then pro and I sound like an idiot

He sighs on the other end and I can hear the sound of shuffling papers and I i “When and where?”

“Eight o’ clock at Gregory’s?”

I then hear a squeak as he presumably leans back in his chair “We’ll be there”

“Thank you,” I say