Looking ridiculous and feeling even more ridiculous, Jared knew
he needed to find that strange medallion.
But his mom had taken his clothes, including the shorts holding
the medallion in a pocket.
He opened the door and looked into the hallway.
He stepped into the hallway.
"Get back in that room, young man."
He turned and saw his mother. "But mom..."
"I expect you to clean up that messy room! And you're not to leave
your room until it is done."
"But it's not my room! You don't understand..."
She grabbed him and pushed him into the room. "That's about
enough from you." And she slammed the door closed.