Ten Marks on the Wall

After my last exam, I spotted Mom waiting in the distance in a bright red dress.

I was about to run to her when my twin sister, Rosie, beat me to it and threw herself into Mom's arms.

"Sweetheart, you must be exhausted."

Mom stroked Rosie's hair while Grant handed her an ice-cold juice and took her backpack.

I stood where I was and watched the three of them climb into the family car, with Mom and Grant fussing over Rosie from either side.

Just as the car was about to pull away, Rosie suddenly said, "Wait. We're missing someone."