After class, Ellie stopped at JGOB to purchase a cupcake for herself. After all, today was her birthday. Why not indulge a little in baked goods? It wasn't just any birthday. She could now vote if she wanted to. It also meant she was more likely to be even more responsible in a legal sense. Was she now responsible for the house in Encino? Was she ( Read more... )

Ellie knew what today was. It was just another good excuse to call home. She settled on her bed, grabbed her new cellphone (not nearly as clunky as her older mid-90s style), and dialed home ( Read more... )

Ellie was sitting in her alcove, thinking about the things she learned in class today. Like how her brother will possibly date her teacher in the future. It had taken every ounce of self-restraint not to ask Sarah if there was anyone special in her life. Was Ellie married or engaged to someone? Was she a doctor in the future? But she didn't ask ( Read more... )