Man, you're right. I got way too ahead of myself thinking that the focus should be on Tom. He needs Tess to help him, so I see what your are doing.

Tess is freaking smart, like Dustin smart. Ok, maybe not Dustin smart, but nearly on the same level.

The scary part about this story, is how real it seems. (That's a good thing.) I feel like it can happen to me at my grandpa's house. The characters have great personalities and they know how to react.

Tess gonna hide and take care of Tom. Hmmm. I bet Tom will start making some adjustments about his new life. Perhaps even take advantage of some situations. He can start dreaming of that other girl.

Tess making excuses to their parents. Going to school with some other kid. She better start making a lot more and some creative ones for a permanent dissapearance soon. :)

The "dissapearance" act is forming and I can't wait to see it all unfold.

With Tom shrunk, it will be interesting to see Tess carry Tom in the party and sneak him in there.

I'm getting excited just thinking about it!

I can't wait for the next chapter!