“So, your parents are out of town again this week, eh?”
            Brooke nodded as she climbed out of Nicole’s car. She glanced up and saw Sam’s car already parked at its usual place. She smiled inwardly. She’s home! Her heart cried out.

            Suddenly, the door burst open and there stood Sam, looking beautiful as always. She smiled when she saw Brooke.
            “Hello…”

            “Brookie…?”

            Brooke snapped out of her reverie with a start.

            “Why are you staring at the door like that?”

            Trust Mary Cherry to come out with a question like that…

            “It’s hot out here… Let’s go in…”

            Sam gave a sigh of contentment as she rolled lazily onto her stomach, unable to move as the heat of the sun beat down on her. She could barely open her eyes as she began to drift to sleep.

            “Okay! Drinks for everybody!”

            Carmen’s voice pierced into her brain but her eyes refused to open. All of a sudden, she felt a hard slap on her bottom and she abruptly sat up.

            “Huh? What?” she asked, her sunglasses sliding off down her nose.

            Carmen giggled. “Coke…” she said handing her a bottle.

            “Uh… Ummm… Thanks Carm…” She pushed her glasses up her nose again. The cold drink was heavenly as she took a hearty swig.

            “Anyone ever told you, you drink like a fish…?”

            Sam made a face at Dean who sat on the chaise lounge not far away.

            “Anyone up for a dip?” Lily didn’t wait for an answer as she tossed the towel she had wrapped around her waist. It landed right on top of Sam’s head. She then dived in. She gave a cry as the she hit the cold water and then disappeared underneath the waves she had created.

            A few moments later, her head came up. “God, this is the life…” she said.

            The others smiled.

            “Good thing you’re not working today…” Sam said.

            “Yeah… Can’t stand the Boss standing over my shoulder talking about ***** again…”