Lemonade walked over to Gepetto’s house after she left Doreen’s. “You wanted to tell me something yesterday?” she said.

“Yes” said Gepetto.

“Well, what is it?” Lemonade asked.

“Yesterday Strudel got a text message” said Gepetto.

“And?” Lemonade questioned.

“Well” said Gepetto. “We- the TaTa’s- might move to L.A.”

“What?” said Lemonade. “Why?”

“Some band called The Flaming Hot Dogs wants us to tour with them” said Gepetto.

“Oh” Lemonade said emptily.

Strudel burst in the door, out of breath, acting like nothing had happened between him && Strawberry. “Dude” he said, catching his breath. “This could be my birthday present! You know, moving to L.A. and all”

“Strawberry’s fine with it?” Gepetto questioned.

“Trust me” said Strudel. “She WANTS me to go”

“What? Why?” Lemonade said for the second time.

“I don’t really wanna talk about it, ok?” said Strudel.