28 Blind Dates: After the Costumes (Part 52)

Next Steps (2)

Merlin, Jalisa, and Lia walk over to the Science & Technology building next.

Merlin: There’s a full lab here and everything.

Jalisa: …and a library upstairs where you can study.

If it’s not a cookbook, Lia isn’t going to be interested in studying anything after she graduates from high school.

Jamelia: Uh, next – I don’t plan on spending much time in here.

They leave out the building and go to the lake next.

Merlin: So I’m guessing you can learn the fishing skill here, too.

Jamelia: You can learn almost every skill here.

Merlin: All in one location! This place is incredible.

Jamelia: I hear there’s a gym here as well.

Merlin: I’d like to see that. Maybe Jay would be interested in coming here to build up his athletic skills for the Military.

Lia doubts that Jay is interested in doing anything but playing video games and partying, but she keeps that to herself and points out the way to the Athletic Center.

Merlin is impressed with the gym and even more excited to see the workout room upstairs.

Merlin: Babe, maybe you and I can come here a few times a week to increase our fitness skills.

Jalisa: Maybe – although I’m sure Lia would like to be as far away from us as possible after she ages up. Right, Lia?

Jamelia: No comment.

After taking a full tour of the campus, everyone is ready to grab a bite to eat.

Merlin: Do you want to whip up something in the kitchen or should we grab something from the food stands?

Jamelia: I can’t cook much of anything without ingredients.

Merlin: Oh right, I forgot about that. I guess food stands it is then!

They all sit down to eat,

Jalisa: Lia, I must say that I’m impressed and proud of you for finding this place and making a decision to come here.

Jamelia: Thanks, mom.

Merlin: I am, too. And I appreciate the money we’ll save.

Jamelia: Well – there’s just one thing. I want to rent a place here so I won’t have to commute every day to attend.

Merlin: Rent a place? So I guess that means –

Jalisa: *interrupts* We’d be happy to help you out with that!

By the time they purchase ingredients and help Lia pay for rent, Merlin can see that this little endeavor will end up costing them just as much as sending Me-Me to university. He can only hope that Jay’s plans will be much more considerate of their wallet.

Back at home, the triplets gather together in the bedroom they all used to share to complete their homework. Me-Me does not only finish her regular assignment but an extra credit assignment as well.

Jamelia: I will never understand you.

After everything is complete, Me-Me takes a moment to check on her application status. There’s no news yet, but that’s much better than a rejection letter. She’ll be happy with that for now.

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