question: Tropical storm Ike ( because that 's what he was by the time he reached us ) came and went past Mabel 's House this weekend . I , for one , am a weather nut . I turn on the tv and watch the warnings , listen for signs of fear in the meteorologists ' voices and constantly check out the window .
Q: Why are some local residents frightened ?

answer: There is a big rain storm .

question: Everybody else in the room disappeared . There was no one alive for those moments except that old man and me . I brushed and I brushed and I brushed until every tangle was out of that hair .
Q: What was making the situation uncomfortable for the narrator ?

answer: The narrator and the man were all alone .

question: But that would require lots of rehearsal time , so it 's kinda on Sarah 's shoulders to make time for me . * * * I went to the park with Corey and her boyfriend Shane and his friend Emma to see Grease . After the movie I was talking with Shane , since Corey had run off to use the restroom , and he said " It 's a pretty good movie . " And I said , " Yeah , if you like slick pop entertainment .
Q: Why does the narrator disagree with Shane 's take ?

answer:
The narrator thinks the movie was too poppy .