The Shote Sisters-in-law sit cross-legged on the cabin floor, snacking on popcorn, eyes wide with gossip.
That was one of the most embarrassing things I have ever seen in my life.
gasps collectively "Oh my god, did you see her face?"
No, but she was trying to hide behind her grandma. She thought that she had a chance to escape.
snickers and points fingers at each other Escape? From what? Did she get caught making out with someone? Spill the tea, Blackhous!
Caught making out with who? She was trying to play innocent because she knew that she were caught stealing her little brother’s candy.
leans in closer, eyes wide with anticipation Stealing candy? That's classic! But come on, Blackhous, we need more dirt!
What kind of dirt? She was just trying to cover up her lies with her mom.
rolls their eyes dramatically Lies with her mom? Please, Blackhous, tell us something juicy! Like... like she's secretly pregnant or something!
Pregnant? No, but she was trying to hide behind her grandma because she didn’t want her parents to find out that she got kicked off the cheerleading squad.
covers their mouths, stifling their giggles Kicked off the cheerleading squad? Burn! That's some top-notch drama right there!
Yeah, I can imagine them being upset about that.
smirks, crossing their arms Well, Blackhous, you know what they say - revenge is a dish best served cold.
Not sure if she’s looking for revenge, but I’m sure that she’ll be getting some kind of punishment when they get home.
leans back, smirking Punishment, huh? Well, Blackhous, if there's one thing we know, it's that family always finds a way to deliver a good ol' fashioned lesson.
If they don’t start ganging up on her.
claps their hands together, laughing Oh, Blackhous, you know us too well! We may be grumpy, boorish, and gossip-loving, but we're experts at stirring up some family drama!
Just like the time that….
interrupts, squealing with excitement Time? Time, Blackhous, tell us! We're on the edge of our seats here! What family drama are you talking about? Spill it!
Do you remember your cousin Rebecca? She had lied about me so that she wouldn’t have to go to jail for drinking underage.
gasps and whispers Oh my god, Blackhous, I remember! Rebecca? That sneaky little devil! So she tried to pin the blame on you? Typical! rolls their eyes dramatically
Yes, typical. sighs The judge saw through her lies though and told her that he would have to call her parents.
crosses their arms, smirking Ha! Serves her right! Trying to manipulate the situation like that.
So, do you think that she’ll try to turn on me if her parents come after her?
laughs Oh, Blackhous, you know us too well! Family drama runs thick in our blood. Bet you any dollar amount, she'll be turning on you in a heartbeat to save her own skin. pats Blackhous on the back
That is why I never hang out with her. I knew that she was lying.
In the following days, Blackhous receives a call from Rebecca's parents, demanding an explanation for her actions.