''Grandma, have آپ seen Dad?'' Alice's grandmother was staring intently at the TV, as if it held the clue to saving the world. ''Grandma.'' No answer. ''GRANDMA!'' The TV went to a commercial break, and that's when her grandmother turned to look at her. ''What?'' She snapped. ''Have آپ seen Dad?'' She looked around. ''Didn't he come ہوم from the store?'' ''No, he left yesterday and never came back! Aren't آپ worried?'' ''Your father can take care of himself.''
No, he can't, Alice thought. You should know that. ''But all he does is mope around on the couch, Grandma. آپ honestly think he...