“Okay,” Herman said with a worried grin.
Grace and Jake talked about the food at Moe’s Diner. Jake closed his eyes all of a sudden and said he saw the ghost from the living room.
“What is the ghost?” “Honey, are you sure?” Grace asked, being worried and scared.
Jake pointed to Jezebel, the server with the curly hair. Grace walked up to her and asked if she had had any strange events at the restaurant. But Jezebel said there were no spooky events.
Grace kept going, “It’s just that kids pick up on things sometimes, you know?” Strange feelings or events that don’t make sense. I’d feel better if I knew if there’s anything strange about this place. For the sake of my son.”
Jezebel told Grace that she didn’t need to worry because Jake had a big imagination. Grace said thank you and went back to the table.
But the woman thought Jezebel was not quite right. As the pieces of the puzzle came together, she couldn’t shake the feeling that she was the truth.
Grace didn’t say anything when Jezebel dropped the food. Jake shut his eyes and started to count again.
Grace told Jake, “Don’t worry, she’s gone now.” Jake opened his eyes and looked at his ice cream.
Grace thought of something. “Jake, should we call Herman and ask him to join us for lunch?”
Jake gave an uninterested nod.
Grace was happy and smiled. “But my phone isn’t working.” I will ask the waitress if I can use hers.
Grace went up to Jezebel and told her, “My phone is almost dead.” Could I use yours to quickly call my office?”
Jezebel reluctantly gave up her phone. “No trouble.” She told him, “Go ahead.”
When Grace called Herman’s number, jezebel’s caller ID showed “Loverman.” This was the biggest shock of Grace’s life. Grace quickly hung up the phone and went back to the table, shocked. But now everyone knew the truth.
She told Jake to finish his food soon with a weak smile.
Grace went back home after setting up a play date for Jake. She sat down on the couch, grabbed her phone, and called Dr. Warren.
“Hi, Grace. I need your help and advice.”
Grace told what had happened and said she was going to take Herman’s things away. Dr. Warren agreed with her choice.
Soon, the moving crew showed up and started packing up Herman’s things.
And Herman was shocked when he got there. “What’s going on, Grace?” “Why are these men taking our stuff?” he asked, confused.
With a sarcastic smile on her face, Grace played the trick that Herman had once done with their son.
“Herman, what you men?” There are no men around. There must be ghosts around. Just so you know, those are not our things; they are yours.
Herman’s face turned pale. Now it was their turn.
“Grace, you have to believe me,” he said in a shaking voice. All of this wasn’t supposed to happen. I—”
Grace told him to stop, and her voice was strong and steady. “Herman, you have no reason to be sorry. It’s no longer okay to lie and cheat. Do you know what you’re to me now? What? A ghost!”
Herman’s eyes got red with sorrow, but Grace was determined. She told him that all of his personal belongings were being taken to a storage unit, which meant that they would no longer be living together.
“I’ve also talked with Dr. Warren, and together we’ve filed criminal charges for emotional abuse.” The cops are going to be here soon.
Soon, two police officers with shiny badges showed up. Herman was told of his rights, and he was taken away. Justice was done.
After being proven right, Grace closed her eyes, turned to the door, and counted to ten. This was her way of getting rid of Herman’s ghost.
When she opened her eyes, Jake was there. He ran over and hugged her.
Grace hugged him. Even though they didn’t know what lay ahead, they were united and would face any problems with love and courage.