Jaimie guided Becky to the stairs, and placed her hand on the bannister. He made a quick gesture to let her know he was going ahead and smirked to himself a bit. He slipped quietly down the stairs and out the back door, making sure their mother didn't see him. He moved to the front door and rang the doorbell, straightening himself up and smiling.<br/><br/>As the door was answered, he bowed politely:<em>"I'm here to pick up my dates."</em><br/>