Tyrone was so furious that he felt steam was about to burst from his nostrils; the frustration was clear in his voice as he slowly enunciated, "I've told you, it's not like that. I have something to do. I need to step out for a bit, but I'll be back soon."

Mrs. York, ever the skeptic, raised an eyebrow. "What 'something'?"

"Just, don't worry about it. I'll fill you in later."

With a sigh, Mrs. York threw her hands up. "Fine, go then. After you leave, I'll just knock on the door anyway."

Tyrone's headache intensified. Was his own mother here just to make things difficult for him?

He grabbed Mrs. York's hand and began to pull her along. "Alright, fine. You're coming with me."

After a few steps, he turned back to the trio standing by the door and warned, "If any of you even thinks about knocking just try me!"

Manny, Serena, and Wilma simultaneously shook their heads.

Ten minutes later, Tyrone parked in front of a local pharmacy, saying, "Mom, wait here in the car. I'll be right back."

peered at the modest pharmacy sign

flushed. "Mom, can you just not? If you're going to play smart, at least

snorted. "Was it your idea, or did Quintessa send you on

off, unable

shook her head. "So, you were sent on an errand, huh. Oh, son, what am I going to do

tracks, Tyrone looked at her,

York poked

too soft,

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decent-looking guy with a few bucks to

that say

she's not

"But there's nothing wrong with not wanting

rolled her eyes.

net

it deeply implies that, son, you're not exactly priority material.

should I

it." Mrs. York waved dismissively. "Anyway, any girl who ends up

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