"I just want to try Zoe," Jon said, pulling out his phone again. "To...umm...see when she'll be home."
Mikey nodded and went back inside.
Jon dialed Zoe, who answered after a few rings. "Hello?"
"It's Jon...are you coming home soon?"
"I hope so...we had a bit of a crisis here. We're all trying to get it handled so we can leave," Zoe said.
Jon could hear the sounds of activity in the background. "Have you noticed anything strange going on?"
"Jon...not this again. I know I said I'd be home on time more often, but emergencies happen. I have to go. We'll talk when I get home." The phone disconnected.
Jon headed back inside, where Mikey was directing Roger and Linda to help clear the dishes.
