Meanwhile, back in Seattle, Alice Stevens was standing in her kitchen with her house phone up to her ear. She had just dialed her mother's number into the phone a few seconds ago, and she was now waiting for her mother or father to pick up the phone. After ringing for about 10 seconds, the phone was answered on the other end, and Alice's mother spoke.
"Hello?" Alice's mom (Lucy) said.
"Mom, I've got great news!" Alice said. Before her mother could respond, Alice said "Remember when I told you about that guy Tom that I liked? Well, I transformed him, and we've bonded for life!"
"Really!" Lucy Stevens said happily. "Oh baby girl, I'm so happy for you!"
"But that's not the best part," Alice said. "He proposed to me!"
"HE DID WHAT?!" Lucy Stevens screamed into the phone. "OH MY GOD! HAROLD! GET IN HERE! ALICE IS GETTING MARRIED!"
"Mom! Not so loud!" Alice said, cringing as she heard her ears begin to ring. Lucy Stevens chuckled to herself before saying, "I'm sorry baby, but I'm just so happy for you! You've finally met the perfect man and you're getting married! Your father needs to know!" The other end of the line was silent for a minute before Lucy said, "I forgot that your father had a long shift at work last night. He volunteered to work overtime to help his boss and a few of his coworkers with something for the company. He's been asleep most of the day because he's so tired."
"Aww, I'll call back and tell him later," Alice said. "Tell Dad I love him."
"I will baby girl," Lucy Stevens said. "Love you."
"Love you too mom," Alice said before hanging up.