I stopped by after school to see if my best friend wanted to go to the mall. When I got there, Mrs. L told me I just missed her, but I was welcome to stay till she got back. The house seemed empty.. I could practically hear myself think with how quiet it was. Then I wondered, where is Mr. L, her husband. “He’s on another business trip. “ Mrs. L says in a sad tone. She seems lonely, deprived even. I think I can take care of that for her.