SMP Launch Text: Grounded

Grandma Sofia, a former backup singer in a band, loved driving her 1960's red Chevy Impala convertible.

Driving was her independence, her freedom. But my parents were concerned about her age. I overheard them discussing when she wouldn't be able to manage.

One time—the time I’m writing about—circumstances were not normal. My parents had grounded me for the weekend of Luisa’s party, easily the social event of the season. No way was I going to miss it.

I did the unthinkable: I asked Grandma to drive me to Luisa’s. I figured she didn’t know about me being grounded. She looked at me quizzically and said she would. I got dressed and ran out to the car. She was waiting for me. I got in.







The sky was just beginning to darken, blue clouds against a darker blue sky.

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