Mrs. Nettles and I lay down in my parents’ bed to be sure I woke up if they came down. They didn’t. During our monthly drills, they sometimes told me I might be alone for a long time down here but that they’d always come find me. I was supposed to sit put and watch my favorite movies and drink tea until they returned. It was Friday, my birthday. I was a little disappointed to wake up and find they weren’t there, and Daddy hadn’t made me my birthday waffles. The knowledge they were planning a surprise party soon swept away my concern. I spent the morning watching movies, the American Oracle premiere again and drinking tea. Mama had taught me how to microwave food and make sandwiches, so I did both for Mrs. Nettles and me while we waited for the day to pass. I followed Mama’s instructions and knew they were planning something for me, but I still felt lonely. I hadn’t brought down any other stuffies aside from Mrs. Nettles. They were my favorite to play with, my only friends.
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