Saturday, October 4-Tuesday, October 7 Summary

Saturday, October 4, Early, Still Lilly's Place: Mia has a wonderful time at Lilly's. The Moscovitzes' maid remembers to prepare a vegetarian meal for Mia. Also, Lilly's parents run a more organized and efficient household than Mia's mom does. Mia usually makes sure that the bills are paid on time and the grocery shopping gets done. Mia also makes sure her mom, an artist, meets her painting deadlines. At Lilly's house, Mia can relax and be a regular teenager. Last night, Lilly's older brother Michael knocked on Lilly's bedroom door to tell Mia that her dad was on the phone. Mia's dad had been calling for hours, but Michael was updating his e-zine, Crackhead, and tying up the phone line with his Internet connection. Seeing the look on Mia's face, Michael agrees to take a message for her...