THERE HE WAS
At last, Jake emerged from his home, his five dogs in tow, heading in the opposite direction from Steven’s house. Seizing the moment, Steven leaped up and rushed towards his own exit.
He almost made it out when his mother’s voice rang out from the kitchen, “Where are you going!” Without slowing down, Steven called back, “Out!” Just as he swung the front door open, his mother’s voice followed, “Don’t ignore my text today!” He stepped outside, her words echoing behind him.