« You should ask your grandson. »
Someone behind the judges burst out laughing.
Elaine pointed to the toilet paper.
« I want all of this removed immediately! »
I raised my eyebrows.
« Before you get upset, Elaine, perhaps you should ask your grandson why he wanted to decorate your house. »
« Happy Halloween, Grandma! »
For a moment, she was completely speechless.
Then she turned to Owen. He gave her his most beautiful smile.
« Happy Halloween, Grandma! »
Even one of the judges couldn’t help but laugh.
« That’s not funny! » exclaimed Elaine. « We have to call the police! »
« What does that mean? »
I put down my coffee.
« That’s interesting, Elaine. You weren’t this upset when you were sneaking up to my son’s bedroom window, dressed in a sheet. »
The neighbors fell silent.
One of the judges frowned. « What does that mean? »
« Was it you, the ghost? »
Elaine turned pale. « She’s making all that up! » GetWriting Tools