It was strange to see Sloane running in a Sadie Sinclair outfit; Lester still had half an idea that he'd made up this whole thing. But she was back and she was talking, and he'd already committed to sneaking her out, and — her mom was here.

Lester pressed his lips together. How could they do this if Mrs. Bixby wasn't going to be home when they got there?

"Do you want me to get her?" Lester asked. He was becoming increasingly convinced that they couldn't get out of here without making a scene.