Challenge: helping a friend
Little Sisters
"Ephram!"
He can't ignore it. Delia's voice is unmistakable, even through his headphones. Ephram yanks them off, and heads downstairs.
He's supposed to be watching her, make sure she doesn't start any fires or let any shady characters into the house. Delia just wanted to watch TV, so he left her alone. That's usually not a problem, not with Delia. But something's got her yelling for her brother.
Ephram finds her in the kitchen. The fridge is open, there's bread laid out on the counter, and she's pointing to the cupboards above.
"Hi. Can you get me the peanut butter?"
07/09/03