Mom?" Corey called. He cut himself short and swore. "I probably shouldn't do that. Scare the crap out of her." He took a step toward the kitchen, then paused. "Or maybe I yell. Warn her before her dead son appears from nowhere." He glanced at us. "Arghh! I'm overanalyzing. When this is over, I need a long break from you guys.""And we'll need one from you," Sam said."Just relax," I said. "Call her. Find her. It doesn't matter. You're about to give her the best heart attack of her life."He grinned. "Right.
In this excerpt from "The Calling" by Kelley Armstrong, Corey grapples with the unexpected challenge of revealing his presence to his mother, whom he believes will be shocked to see him. He contemplates whether to announce his arrival or simply appear, weighing the potential emotional impact on her. His overthinking leads him to express the need for a break from his friends after this harrowing experience.
Sam and another friend respond with humor, suggesting that they'll need a break from Corey as well. They encourage him to take action, emphasizing the thrilling yet stressful nature of the moment. Corey's playful banter highlights his relationship with his friends while underscoring the gravity of his situation, as he prepares to face the emotional fallout of coming back from the dead.
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