"I just am so happy to be here," I said, sitting up. "I can't tell you."

"Well, we're even happier to have you here," Vicky said. "Mike's always talked about you and I'm glad we've gotten to know each other like this."

"Me, too," I agreed.

"Hey, by the way," Mike said, sitting up."Mom and dad are coming tomorrow. They called."

"Oh, no," I cried. "They'll ruin everything."

"They're only coming for one night," Mike said. "In case you'd forgotten, it's mom's birthday."

"Oh, I had forgotten," I said. "But still, why now?"

"Well, I don't think I has any choice about her birthday," Mike laughed. "We'll let them stay...