Page 181 of State of Alert

She got another text, this one from Darren.I still can’t believe you went withPeter Wagner. What’s he got that I don’t?

Forty million TV fans?

That’s rude, Sam.

She laughed out loud.

Another text came in from Scotty.MY PARENTS ARE ON TV! Everyone I know is texting me. Why wasn’t I told about this?

We told you.

DID NOT!

Blame Dad.

I’m blaming you!

Good night, son.

Quiet. I’m watching my parents. They’re pretty awesome even when they don’t tell me things.

The BlackBerry vibrated with a text from her favorite guy.Not sure if you realize we’re on TV at the moment.

The whole world is texting me.

Hahaha. The whole world is watching.

SHUT UP with that!

Just saying…

This is all your fault.

Entirely.He sent a photo of himself with Thor.Chris says hi.

He’s bummed because you’re hotter than him.

OMG, you shut up. No one is hotter than Thor.

You are. Ask anyone.

Are you going to be up for a bit?

Depends on what I’m staying up for.

A call with your husband?

I might be able to fit that in. How much longer?

Thirty minutes, tops. I’m tired.

It must be exhausting hobnobbing with celebrities.

You said nob.

Grow up, Nicholas. You’re the POTUS.

LOL. Talk soon.

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