By the time Lance and I made it back to the house, it was time for dinner, but there was someone waiting for me, someone I had almost forgotten. “Tell Ma and Pop that I’ll be right in.” I slapped Lance on the shoulder, sending him on his way. He’d only nag me to death if he knew what all I’ve been up to.

“Did you get it?” The other man held out a sack for me to take.

“It was easy; she left it in an underwear drawer of all things.”

“Thanks.” I took ...