Chapter 10 Remote Control: A Tantalizing Discovery(10)

• "It'll help with the electricity bill!" It was such a horrible excuse, but it was the first thing that came to mind. I sprinted up the stairs, grabbed the remote from where it was sitting on top of my dresser, and hurried back to rejoin my family.
• "Sorry," Elayne mouthed as I re-entered the room, but I quickly shook my head to let her know not to worry. And then I hit the power button. I was immediately thankful I'd waited until now to do it, as it allowed me to watch her eyes shoot open and her throat bob.
• "What about you?" my mom demanded, turning to look at my dad. "Do you need to go run upstairs for something too?"