Crystal pulled a suitcase from under her bed and began throwing random clothes inside. She threw open dresser drawers and pulled out whatever fit into her hands. She grabbed various bottles and lotions from the vanity – in they went to the suitcase.
She closed it several times, but each time found something else to add to the pile of disarray she had jammed inside.
“Going somewhere?" Amber said. She'd heard the ruckus from outside and came in to investigate.
“I need to be ready," Crystal said, looking around the room for anything else she might add to her bulging suitcase.
“For what?" Amber asked, quite confused.
“To get away from it all," Crystal stammered, “What do you think?"
“Are you planning on leaving now? I thought I might make something for lunch."
“No, not now," Crystal sa
