It was New Year's Eve, and the ski lodge was alive with excitement as the inhabitants enjoyed the festivities. Gabriella sat peacefully on a sofa reading as Miss Montez approached. "Gabby, it's New Year's Eve. Enough reading," Miss Montez sighed as she took the book away from Gabriella. "Oh but, Mom, I'm almost done," Gabriella responded. "The teen party? I've laid out your best clothes. Come get ready." "Can I have my book back?" Miss Montez handed the book back to Gabriella. "Thank you." "Come on."