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Monster Blood Chapter 29

“Mom!” Evan cried.

He set down Trigger and hurried to greet her, throwing his arms around her in a tight hug.

“What on earth is going on here?” Mrs. Ross asked. “Why did those two boys come bursting out like that? They looked scared to death !”

“It—it’s a little hard to explain,” Evan told her. “I’m so glad to see you!”

Trigger was glad, too. When he finally had finished jumping up and down and whimpering, Kathryn led Evan’s mom to the kitchen. “I’ll make some tea,” she said. “I have a rather long story to tell you.”

“I hope it isn’t too long,” Mrs. Ross said, glancing back questioningly at Evan. “We have a four o’clock plane to catch.”

“Mom, I think you’ll find this story interesting,” Evan said, flashing Andy an amused look.

The two women disappeared into the kitchen.

Andy and Evan dropped down wearily onto the couch.

“I guess you’re going forever,” Andy said. “I mean, to Atlanta and everything—”

“I’d like to… uh… write to you,” Evan said, suddenly feeling awkward.

“Yeah. Good,” Andy replied, brightening. “And my dad has a phone credit card. Maybe I could get the number and… you know… call you.”

“Yeah. Great,” Evan said.

“Could I ask one small favor?” Andy asked.

“Yeah. Sure,” Evan replied, curious.

“Well, it’s going to sound strange,” Andy said reluctantly. “But can I… uh… can I have the little bit of Monster Blood that’s left? You know. Sort of as a memento or something?”

“Sure. Okay with me,” Evan said.

They both turned their eyes to where it had come to rest on the carpet.

“Hey—” Andy cried in surprise.

It was gone.