The Super Spies and the High School Bomber by Lisa Orchard Page A

you when I get up tomorrow, or later today.” Sarah looked at her watch. “It’s three o’clock in the morning.”
    â€œI’m heading home to bed.” Jackie yawned and gave Sarah a quick hug.
    â€œMe, too.”
    They split up and went their separate ways. Sarah arrived home and cautiously crept back inside. She made her way to the bedroom she shared with Lacey.
    Once in her room, she pulled off her clothes and slipped her nightshirt over her head. It was her favorite—it had a huge peace sign displayed on the front with the words peace , love , and chocolate surrounding it.
    Exhausted, she crawled under her quilt and as her head hit the pillow, her thoughts turned to her parents. The last time she was with them flashed into her mind and brought tears to her eyes…
    She remembered her anger at them for leaving her the whole summer with her aunt and uncle. As her parents had waited at the security checkpoint, Sarah sulked with her arms crossed over her chest, not speaking to anyone. Her aunt, uncle, and sister had been there. They ignored her as she gave everyone the silent treatment. Walking to the boarding gate, she lagged behind and hoped her loitering would cause her parents to miss their flight. It didn’t work and as they boarded the plane, her mother gave her an exasperated smile and hugged her.
    â€œYou’ll have fun this summer, wait and see,” her mother whispered in her ear.
    â€œHmmpf,” Sarah responded, and didn’t hug her mother back.
    As Sarah thought back on that moment, she was filled with regret. She wished she could go back in time and have a do-over. At least she’d hug her mom back. Of course, she couldn’t, and with that knowledge Sarah cried herself to sleep.

 
Chapter Five
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    â€œWake up,” Lacey said as she shook Sarah.
    â€œWhaaat?” Sarah tried to open her eyes. My brain feels like mush.
    â€œThey found Uncle Walt!”
    â€œWhat…Where…When?” Sarah struggled with her bedclothes. “Is he all right?”
    â€œWe don’t know. We’re supposed to go to the hospital. That’s all Aunt June said.” Lacey searched the floor for her shoes.
    â€œWhat time is it?” Sarah asked, as she looked toward the window. Bummer, they’re boarded up .
    Lacey glanced at her watch. “It’s five.”
    â€œIn the morning?”
    â€œYeah.” Lacey looked at Sarah as if she were on her way to Crazy Town.
    Sarah groaned and swung her feet to the floor. No wonder I feel like I haven’t slept .
    â€œHurry up. We’re going to the hospital.” Lacey rushed around the room grabbing clothes.
    Sarah stood and searched for a pair of shorts. Finding her denim cut-offs on the floor, she pulled them on. She stumbled as she went to her dresser and pulled out a pink T-shirt.
    Lacey brushed her hair and put it in a ponytail. “Hurry, Aunt June’s a basket case.”
    Sarah grabbed the brush and pulled it through her tangle of hair. As she stared at her reflection in the mirror, she noticed her pale face and the dark smudges under her eyes. I look like a zombie .
    Sarah sighed and dropped the brush on Lacey’s bed, then grabbed her sandals. Racing up the stairs, the blood pounded in her ears. A wave of dizziness slowed her. Her steps faltered, but she recovered quickly and made her way to the kitchen. Lacey sat at the table and fidgeted with her hair while Aunt June paced.
    â€œI’m just going to grab a breakfast bar.” Sarah opened the cupboard and fumbled around until she found the box.
    The trio dashed out the door and into the car. Aunt June jammed the key into the ignition and the car roared to life. She backed out of the driveway and almost hit the mailbox. Avoiding it in the nick of time, she slammed the car into drive and raced down the street.
    â€œDon’t say a word.” Aunt June glanced at Sarah out of the corner of her eye.
    Sarah