“Thandie, you have to wake up,” Len squealed. “We have exciting news!” Thandie rolled over to look at the time. “Len, it’s not even eleven o’clock. What are you doing up?” “We have a surprise for you,” she giggled excitedly. “And you’ll never guess what it is.” Thandie growled. “Len, you know I hate surprises.” “But you’ll love this,” Raja said. “Trust us.” Thandie pulled the covers over her head. “Tell me your surprise after noon.” “But it can’t wait, Thandie,” Len whined. “You’re gonna miss it if you don’t get up now.” Thandie peeked her head out from beneath the covers. “Miss what?” Raja and Len looked at each other before wordlessly deciding that Raja should handle the situation. “Thandie, we’ve planned something for you.
