Michael hurried to get the popcorn started and return to the warmth of his mother's side. It made cool air swirl around Valerie's calves and ankles, giving her a chill. Michael noticed her shivering again and asked, "Are you okay?"
"My feet are really cold," she chattered back.
This was getting ridiculous. "I'm going to turn up the heat," Michael announced. "We are going to get sick if we leave it this cold."
Valerie nodded. She hated to disobey her husband, but Michael was right. She jumped a bit when she heard him swear.
"Son of a b***h!" Michael hollered from the thermostat, "He put a password on it. Do you know what the code is?"
She didn't. She just shook her head miserably.
The microwave dinged then, letting them know the popcorn was ready. Michael poured it into a bowl and bro
