Alvin wants a new laptop. His parents are though. His mom recently lost her job. His recently quit his job. Alvin know that he 't ask his parents for a laptop. He decides ask his rich uncle Todd. He drives over Todd's house. Todd's house is beautiful. It has stories. There is a chandelier on the ceiling. are expensive paintings all over the place. There five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Alvin wishes he live there.

Todd offers him something to eat. says, "No, thanks. I already ate." Todd asks why he is coming. Alvin does not know to say. He does not want to come as rude. "My laptop is really old, and need a laptop for school. I would ask parents, but they don't have jobs anymore," Alvin .

"I understand," Todd says. Todd takes out $800 his wallet and gives it to Alvin. Alvin up and down. He has never felt so in his entire life. His mom asks Alvin he is so happy. Alvin does not say . He doesn't want to make his mom feel .