Boot Them Out

Sunday, May 22, 2005

The Star Wars bash had seemed to be a success. Following the film, about twenty kids drove back to the Snicketts’ where OLeif grilled the hot dogs and there was plenty of badminton and volleyball. Even Oreo French was back for a visit. However, by the time the first serving of hot dogs went around, Collette was already inside with Dad, watching “War of the Worlds”. She had Francis sneak her a soda from the cooler, and by the time nine o’clock approached, she was exhausted from lack of sleep. Diana had never shown up, so she stayed inside the remainder of the evening and nearly fell asleep on the couch.

Earlier, Carrie had passed her exam, making her credits tally to nearly a years’ worth. Dad, upon hearing the good news on the cell, congratulated her and then went on to ask about the party for the evening.

“You know, that if they’re not off the premises by 9:30,” he cautioned, “I’m going to boot them out.”

And in the end, they all did leave about twenty minutes after the warned time, and without the big bad dad having to interfere.