The Perfect Storm Teaser

Thursday, May 27^th, 2021
6:45am
Home of Isabella Whitlock, Assistant Principal of Elgin High School
Elgin, Oklahoma

“Alec Charles Whitlock and Riley James Whitlock, get your butts down here,” Bella yelled as she poured herself a cup of coffee in her travel mug and checked the weather forecast. “The Mom-Mobile will be leaving in five minutes. I’ve got to set up for the commencement ceremony that was rescheduled about a hundred times. Let’s go!”

The loud stomps upstairs gave Bella proof that her two teenaged sons were up and about. She checked her watch and packed her work bag with her files and work computer. Riley came downstairs, his shaggy brown hair hiding his handsome face. He looked so much like his father that it made her heart lurch – not in a good way - but she plastered a smile on her face. “Where’s your brother?” she asked, handing him a plate of eggs and bacon.

“He’s vlogging,” Riley said, rolling his eyes. He stuffed his face, spraying food everywhere. “Something about the video time capsule or whatever.”

“Chew, then talk, child of mine. Alec, let’s go,” Bella barked.

“I’m walking,” Alec grumbled, ambling downstairs. He held his ever-present camera in his hand.

“No, you’re not,” Bella argued, taking the camera away. “We’re already late and if you walk, you’ll be late to school. We’ve got to maintain …”

“Whatever, Mom,” Alec said, swiping the camera back. “Can we go?”