Nerd Boy had a Nana. Jock Boy had a Mama. Well, Parker had an Archie, so there. He was just harder to explain. And he didn't expect Parker to cook or anything. Mostly they ordered take-out.

She pointed solemnly at the freezer in answer to his question, and then picked up a peeled potato to sniff it. Then started nibbling. "Jock Boy isn't around, right?"