• When I arrived to my California home, Dad, Carol, and Mrs. Bruen welcome me.

    " Dawn, it's great that you came early". Dad said. The house sounded eerie. No video games blasted from the living room. What was going on?


    Soon, I heard footsteps. I was hoping it was Maggie or Amalia, but it was Carol.

    " What's going on?" I asked

    " You see Dawn, it's Jeff." Carol said.

    " I know that"

    " Dawn, Jeff's sick." I wanted to cry, but I couldn't.

    I couldn't sleep much that night. Jeff kept coughing all night. Finally at 6:00, I gave up the idea of sleep. i hped Jeff would get better soon.

    The next day, I recieved a letter.
    Dear Dawn,

    I miss you so much. I feel so bad for Jeff and of course for you too.

    Love your stepsister MaryAnne.

    Things will be alright soon. I just know they will be.