#Chapter66

A WILD NIGHT pt. 1

JOY

“Dad, you’re worse than a kid. This cartoon isn’t for you. You need to go to bed!” I yelled at Dad, who smiled at me, his eyes much brighter than before.

“I can’t help it. This is amazing. Who knew SpongeBob Squarepants could be so hilarious...but inappropriate for kids.”

I shrugged. “I know. But Dad, you’ve taken your sleeping pills already. So, if you don’t sleep now, you’ll be awake all night.”

“Fine!” Dad groaned and Paige laughed before looking back to the television.

He stood up and his head twisted toward the window, at the black car parked outside. “Are they going...