Max tried to turn around and run back to Krista's car. She couldn't be seen by someone she knew! However as she turned Krista was out of the car and in the process of locking it.
"Take me back home. Someone else is here" Max said in a panicked very high pitched voice.
"Probably just Mum. What are you worried about?"
"She will see me"
"So what?"
From behind Max heard Krista's mother's voice "Hi Krista, You're back early. Is everything alright?"
"Hi Mum. It's been a bit of a strange night. Let's go inside and I can explain"
"Hello there dear" said Krista's Mum to Max "Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend Krista"
Krista clasped Max's arm and began leading her back towards the front door. Max had no choice but to look at Krista's Mum, Shirley was her name but Max had never met her while in this body. She wasn't sure what to say. She wished she had thought up and discussed with Krista a new fake identity but they had not. She tried to smile at Shirley but wasn't sure what expression her new face was showing. She hoped it was a smile. Shirley smiled back.
Krista was silent until she had successfully dragged Max inside the front door. Which she then closed.
Shirley had retreated inside in front of the two younger women. Shirley looked inquisitively at her daughter. Clearly something had happened. Her mind was dreaming up all the scenario's that would cause Krista to be home from her date so early. What had Max done to upset her? Who was Krista's silent friend? Why was this friend looking like her cat had just died?
Finally Krista opened her mouth. "Something really strange happened Mum. Maybe you can help us. This is Max"