Christmas passes in a flash and before I know it, we're getting close to the New Year. It isn't until a very late dinner that my parents decide to drop the news. "Your mother and I are going away for New Years," my dad explains. Quickly absorbing their statement, my sister and I look at each other.
"Where?" we simultaneously ask.
"The casino." I quirk an eyebrow as I glance between the two of them and my mom gives us a reassuring smile. "We're only going to be gone for two days."
"Okay..." They've never gone away for New Years before. I know my mom's always wanted to attend a casino New Years party but I figured they'd do that once my sister and I had families of our own to spend the holidays with.
"You guys are old enough to take care of yourselves." My father gives us a strong nod an
