"Well, mom and I thought it would be good to watch the new theater system in the basement. I haven't checked it out yet, but you know me. I love movies."

Mom and Carmen rinsed the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. I went downstairs and flopped down in the chair from the day before, after getting a drink of course.

Mom came downstairs first. She walked over to me quickly and quietly.

"Do you think she knows?" Mom asked.

"Knows what?" I teased.

"About "us" brat!" Mom whispered as she playfully slapped my chest.

"I don't know. She hinted at it this morning. She caught me naked in...