Caroline barked. She snatched the cell phone out of Sam’s hands. “Oh, how great is this? He has the photos and videos. He can prove we were in the store last night.” Sam spoke to Sebastian on the cell phone, not his finger-phone. “I’ll come in now and get the backpack and the mobile. And I’ll pay you for the sweets. You should take it as a compliment; we love them.” Under her breath Caroline said, “It’s you we hate.” Sam seemed to be listening to Sebastian. “Hang on. Calm down. I’m gonna put you on the speaker so everyone can hear your ranting.” He pushed the button and held the cell phone out for us to hear. Sebastian was already talking. “—don’t bother coming in to pick it up, because I’m not giving it back.” Gordo said, “Don’t get your knickers in a twist, Sebastian boy. We can work something out.” “Yes, we can, Gordo. I already have.” “What do you mean?” Sam asked. “Here’s the deal,” Sebastian said. “I have a paper due in four days.
