Today Ted led them on a slightly longer run, he explained it to them and neither had any objections.
When they got back to the park the boys said good-bye and agreed to meet in the usual place to walk to school together, Ted’s house. When Ted got home his mom was up and greeted him in the kitchen. She commented on him being a little late getting back from his run, so Ted told her about the longer route today and why. She smiled and said, “okay, but hurry up and get showered and dressed, and don’t be late for school.” Ted sighed and jokingly said, “no slack, eh, not even on my birthday?” his mom smiled and said “nope, and don’t get ahead of yourself, young man.
