Episode 155: The Anticipation is the Hardest Thing of All

The twins lie down on the kitchen floor, close their eyes, and don’t move. Mazolli steps around them to the fridge. He gets a soda, pops it open, takes a long swallow and exhales loudly. That sure is good, he says. The twins do not open their eyes. They do not move their limbs. What’s going on here? asks Terrastina. They’re playing dead, says Mazolli. Again? asks Terrastina. I thought they were done playing dead. Isn’t it boring playing dead? she asks. The twins start to giggle. Well, says Terrastina as she bends down to tickle them. Isn’t it?