The sound of heavy knocks on the door roused Jeremy up from his sleep.

"Wake up, young man. Today's the day." The sound of his mother's voice at the other end was heard.

"Oh." He grumbled and covered himself with the sheets.

"Jeremy!" June's voice was firmer. "Get your lazy behind off that bed this minute!"

"Alright, fine. I'm up." He gritted his teeth tossing the covers off. "Happy now?"

"Very." Her voice was sickenly sweet at the other end. "Breakfast is in ten minutes. Get yourself prepared."

Jeremy waited until he heard her footsteps echo down the hallway.

"Yeah, right." He grinned and lay back on the bed.

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