~JACK ~
I stepped into the living room, closing the door behind me with careless abandon. It had been a long day in school and Mr. Allen was right after all. I really had a lot to catch up on. With every thing that had been going on, coupled with the load of homework and projects, I prayed I wouldn't lose my sanity before the year ran out.
A delicious scent assaulted my nostrils and I smiled at the direction from which it emanated from. The kitchen. I followed the scent there.
Mum stood in front of the gas, busying herself with the cooking. Shiela stood beside her, panting eagerly at the food above.
"Welcome, dear. How was school?" Mum said, without turning around.
"School sucked," I grumbled, making my way towards her. "How does one miss a month of activity and get piles of work as a
