After putting the blue polish back inside the bag, I picked a deep crimson color to fit my mood. Mom munched on popcorn while Bethany and I painted our nails the same color.

The movie was as funny as promised. Dad joined us when he came home from work and even chuckled a bit. By the time our nails had dried and the popcorn had been eaten, I was fading fast. Bethany and I were snuggled up on the couch together watching the ending of the movie when Joe and Mark came in.

“You missed a good one,” Mom said as she smiled over at them. “What have you boys...