“Okay, I’m going to ask my parents right now. Are you?” Sam waited for Kent’s reply over the phone.
“I think so,” said Kent after a moment. “My dad just got home a little while ago. Are you bringing crackers?”
Sam laughed. Kent was always hungry. “Yes, I’ll bring the crackers,” he said. “And be sure to tell them that we’ll turn the lights out by 9:30. Okay?”
“Nine-thirty. Right,” Kent agreed. “Okay, I’m going to go ask. I’ll talk to you in a little bit.”
“Okay,” answered Sam, and he hung up. Now, if only we can talk our parents into letting us do this, he thought to himself. He put on a big smile and entered the family room.
“Dad?” said Sam quietly so he wouldn’t make his father jump. “I cleaned up those grass clippings for you.”
“Thanks, Sam.”
“Oh, good,” nodded Mr. Hume.
“Mom? Dad?” started Sam again. Both his parents looked over their newspapers. The words rushed out of Sam. “Kent and I were wondering if we could sleep out in the tent tonight. We’d be warm enough in our sleeping bags, and we won’t eat too much, and it’ll be lights out at 9:30, we promise.”
Mr. and Mrs. Hume blinked, then looked at each other. How do they talk to each other without saying anything? wondered Sam.
“Did Kent’s parents say it was okay?” asked Mrs. Hume.
“He’s asking right now.” Sam shifted from one foot to the other. Another look passed between his parents.
Mr. Hume nodded. “If Kent’s parents say it’s okay, it’s okay with us.”
“Thanks, Dad! Thanks, Mom!” called Sam as he dashed for the phone. He dialed and held his breath. Then, he heard Kent’s voice.
“Okay?” asked Sam.
“Okay!” said Kent.
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