I turned and followed him out the door.

That boy they called Xavier!

I went into the kitchen and fished in the cupboard filled of snacks and hot soda until I found the popcorn. I rested the box on the counter and got out a big box and lighted the stove. I put in a chunk of salted butter then stirred it until it had melted. Xavier came down wearing a shirt and four movies in his hand. He turned on the TV and put in one and put it on pause and came into the kitchen.

"What do ...