Chapter 24 A Family of Three

On the roller coaster, Jodie looked at Ziggy and Rachel in the first row with utter resentment. 'These jerks!' 'You want to take the first row, fine! Why make me take the second row?!' The staff member lowered the overhead restraints one by one, scaring the shivers out of Jodie. When everything was ready, the staff member signaled 'OK' at another worker in the control room. When the roller coaster emitted a series of humming sounds, Jodie shuddered uncontrollably. Closing her eyes, she asked her ride partner, "E-excuse me sir, a-a-are you scared?" "Madam, who are you calling sir!" A childish voice spoke up. Confused, Jodie's head snapped around to face the young girl beside her who was about 6 or 7 years old. 'What happened to children these days? Why do they like to ride on torturous things like this??' "Madam, don't worry, it's my first ever ride, I'm so nervous!" Jodie was slightly relieved at that confession. "Hearing you say that made me feel better." The g