The Marvelous Mind of Marilyn Hansen
By Lauren Derrick Episode 1: A Novel Heist “Why are we here again?” “Grandma is getting a new TV today, and we're going to help her set it up.” Finley knocked on a faded blue door. The paint on the white doorway was just starting to peel in the California sun. “Great.” Jake muttered as he pulled out his phone. Finley’s mouth pulled a little to one side. “What are you doing?” “I gotta make sure my phone has enough battery to last through Marley & Me .” “Grandma does love her dog movies.” Finley sighed. She knocked. “Hi, Grandma!” Marilyn, a teddy-bear-bodied grandmother with tight curls, stood in the doorway, looking a little flustered. She shuffled a bit in her house slippers and adjusted her spectacles before she looked up at her grandchildren. Jake was a tall, husky high school senior with a dark, curly mop of hair and a fair complexion. He had at least an inch on his older sister, Finley. “Oh! I thought you two weren't c
