TEN

"Mom,can I come in?" I asked and I heard a shuffle of clothes.. oh

"Hey honey..did you sleep well!" She asked frowning as she buttoned up her robe.

"Yeah I'm fine. I'm going for my jog. I've backslided for a while so I want to repent.."I said and she chuckled at my use of the church reference to sin.

"Sure dear. I'll go make breakfast. Your Dad is sleeping in today. He's really tired.." Mom said blushing and I chuckled.

"Okay Mom. I'll see ya .." I said kissing her cheek.

"Bye, take care of yourself. Don't forget your inhaler.. and take your cans of water. Steve! Wake up,you need to take your sister for her jog." Mom yelled and I froze. Steve and I weren't on talking terms...

"Mom!! I'm tired,please let me sleep.." He yelled and Mom sighed.

"Iz.."

"It's fine Mom, I'll be fine. I can manage."

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