This is the intro to my new story, "The Reunion", which is a sequal to "The Party". If you haven't read The Party, I suggest you go back and read it.
Enjoy!
When we left off, Nora had just taken Casey and Lizzie back to Toronto. Lizzie and Casey returned to their old schools and home, but it wasn't the perfect life Casey described before her mom married George. For the next week, Casey and Lizzie barely spoke to anyone but each other and none to Nora. They just sat in the corner of one of their rooms and just cried.
Meanwhile at the Venturi household, Derek and Edwin were pretty much moping around like their step-sisters/girlfriends. They too barely spoke and never acknowledged George's presence. They just went to school, ate, and studied (yes Derek was so depressed he studied), and slept. However, the worst part of the situation was that all forms of communication were removed. Derek and Edwin lost internet access and phone privileges. They had no idea where Casey and Lizzie ended up.
Marti was the only one who was ok mainly because she didn't know the whole truth. George told her that Nora, Lizzie, and Casey had a McDonald vacation and that they'll be back eventually. So Marti went on with her life as usual.
It was exactly a week after Casey and Lizzie had moved, Derek had gone outside to get the mail. He opened the mailbox and saw a letter labeled, "For Derek". It had no return address so Derek had no idea who sent it, but he figured it must be important.
He went to his room closed the door and opened the letter. It read:
Dear Derek,
I'm sorry for how things ended for you and Casey as well as Lizzie and Edwin. However, I believe there is something I can do to help. Enclosed in this envelope are two train tickets (one for you and one for Edwin) to Toronto and a paper describing the way from the station to the McDonald address. Casey told me that Nora will be out between 9 and 5 so arrive at that time. Casey will tell you what to do after that.
Good Luck,
A Friend.
After reading this, Derek took out the tickets and saw that they were dated for tomorrow morning at 5:30. Whoever sent these must know that George wakes up at 6:00.
Derek then proceeded to tell Ed about the letter and trip tomorrow and for the first time, Derek and Edwin had a smile on their faces. They spent the rest of their day packing and preparing for the adventure that was in store tomorrow.