The Boy Is Back by Meg Cabot (17)

Hi, Reed, are we still on for our noon appointment?

Yes, but I’m curious to know where we’re going. Your OB-GYN by any chance?

No, why would I ask you to come with me to the gynecologist? I told you, we’re just doing boring legal stuff to do with your parents.

But first we should pick up lunch. I was going to get it from Shenanigans, but we can’t with the boycott going on there.

So instead we’re going to pick up a deli platter at Kroger. Sound OK?

Okay, except that I had a big breakfast. And who brings a deli platter to a lawyer’s office?

Oh, it just seems like the polite thing to do. Some people don’t get out much. What are you wearing?

Carly Stewart, are you sexting me? I’m shocked!

No, Reed, I am not “sexting” you. I just want you to look your best at this meeting.

You business types are all the same. Actually I’m over at the range hitting balls, so I’m dressed down.

Reed. There’s still snow on the ground.

The range is always open. I guess I could zip over to Target and buy a tie. Would that help me pass muster with the legal eagles?

Yes, a tie would be good.

OK. Then I’ll meet you at your office after the tie has been secured.

No, not the office. Marshall might be there.

Oh, right. Are you avoiding Marshall, too?

Well, let’s just say it’s better if Marshall doesn’t know about this meeting. You know how he is.

Meet me in the Kroger parking lot after you’ve bought a tie. I’ll have the deli platter, and then we can take my car to the meeting.

This sounds like the weirdest meeting I’ve ever been to. But OK, the Kroger parking lot it is.

I kind of like all this sneaking around! It’s fun.

I really hope you still feel that way when you see where we’re going.