Chapter 1 – Leaving
Samantha Albertson sat combing her hands through her hair. She bit her lip, waiting for her best friends to arrive at her house.
DING DONG! The bell rang and Sam opened the door.
Teeny, Roberta, and Chrissy came inside giggling to themselves.
"Hey guys." Sam said, forcing a smile.
"Hey Sam." Teeny said.
"I have something to tell you." Sam said, looking at the floor.
"What is it?" Roberta asked.
"I'm spending my summer with my dad. In Castle Rock." Sam said quickly.
"Well Sam, that's okay. We'll miss you, but we won't prevent you from seeing your dad." Teeny said, smiling confidently.
Sam smiled, thanks to Teeny. "The thing is, I'm leaving tonight." She said.
Their faces fell, looking sad.
"Well, that's all right." Chrissy said.
"No it isn't! We don't have that much time together!" Roberta exclaimed.
"Don't worry. I'll call you guys. I promise." Sam said, promising.
"We know." Teeny explained.
They spent the day helping Sam pack, and hugging her goodbye at 7:30 P.M.
Sam and her mom raced through the crowded airport, searching for flight 971.
"Well honey, I guess I'll see you in a few months." Her mom said, tearing up.
"I love you, Mom." Sam said, pulling her mom into a tight hug.
Sam raced to the airplane and got on, sitting next to a little girl.
"Hi!" the little girl said.
"Hi." Sam said smiling.
Sam looked out the window, terrified of the flight. She had never experienced this before.
"Scared?" the little girl asked.
Sam nodded. "A bit." She murmured.
"Close your eyes and go to sleep. It helps." The little girl whispered.
Sam fell asleep, listening to the girl and dreaming of her future.
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