*NO ONE POV* “Mom! Dad! We are back!” Melanie ran off towards her parents right as they entered their wide luxurious and fanciful living room who still looked devastated and restless. Mrs. and Mr. Smith stood up together and quickly met their precious daughter for a loving and longing hug. “Mom! Dad! I missed you both.” Melanie added as she was engulfed by them. Melanie's parents, especially her mother, kept sobbing. Mr Smith said, “Silly girl, It’s good you are back. You don't know how worried we are.” Mrs. Smith whipped Melanie's butt which made Melanie flinched. She pulled herself off from them. She pouted and said, “Mom, I am already a grown woman, how can you just hit my butt in front of friends. This is embarrassing!” Mrs Smith laughed, while wiping her tears. “Silly girl

