the teacher’s call He had on a dark-green velvet jacket and a pair of loafers without socks Jordan’s feet felt cold just looking at them I’ll be watching Mr Waters said to Jordan and Max waggling a finger at them Max flashed their new chaperone a tight smile then slumped down in his seat with his arms crossed over his chest What’s wrong Jordan whispered This stinks said Max Whenever I go downtown with Tracy and Connie they’re the ones in charge I don’t get to do anything I want Jordan had met Max’s sisters He found it easy to believe they wouldn’t listen to their little brother when the three of them were together Max continued I thought this trip would be different But now we’ve got 4
this goofy guy who’ll be keeping track of our every move It’s not fair Jordan considered this as he watched the sunlight dance on the fabric of Mr Waters’s coat The parent-helper had noticed an intriguing advertisement by the handrail above them and seemed lost in the fine print Maybe he’ll be nice Jordan said Viv’s okay after all And we can still have fun You said the museum has dinosaurs right Right said Max straightening up just a little They’re pretty cool They even have a gigantic T rex Wow Yeah And a Triceratops Cool What else said Jordan smiling as his friend sprang back to life beside him 5
And mummies They’re super creepy When I was little Connie used to tell me that I’d shrivel up and turn into one if I stayed in the bath too long It scared me so bad But do you know what the best part of the museum is The absolute best That’s not even the best part No way said Max as a dreamy look came over him The best part by far is the Bat Cave
As his friend turned back around to look out the window again Jordan couldn’t help but feel a warm glow in his chest He remembered the words his grandmother Beverly had spoken when she dropped him off at school that morning You’re going to adore the museum she’d said checking the time to make sure she wasn’t late for work which she was I’m sorry I haven’t taken you there yet myself There’s so much history It’s fabulous Can you promise me something sweetie It’s important Jordan had nodded looking at his grandmother intently Make sure you learn something unusual today And Jordan had sworn that he would 7
