*Disclaimer: Y'all know I don't own the Stevens or Larry Beal. I own Candice Stevens and her parents and anyone else I might decide to add later, and the plot, but that's it. Major snaps to Mary who reviewed and brought to my attention that they're having financial problems, yet had $$$ for an airplane ticket and a cab. How bout let's just say since the Stevens knew she was gonna be there way before, they paid for em? Cause I don't know how else to change it. Thanks Mary! And I totally agree with you on Donny and Louis (but I couldn't really have her say that cause she's their cousin. =P). Thanks y'all. (Hehe. I totally forgot this thing before, but does anyone read it? And care? :D)


"No. No way am I staying in the same house as those people. No way."
"Sorry Candice, but it's the best we can do. You know we're having financial problems--among other things," my dad added, glaring at me. "--and until we can get everything straightened out, we need you to stay there. Besides, it might be good for you."
"What?! Good for me? Staying with those . . . those . . . Stevens?! For who knows how long? You can't do that to me!" I said, in complete disbelief.
The Stevens. My worst nightmare. My only family other than my parents. My aunt, uncle, and cousins. I didn't really know my aunt and uncle that well, and honestly I didn't care. My oldest cousin, Donny, seemed okay. He was kind of dumb, and he didn't talk to me much. Louis, my youngest cousin, was a total nerd. He tried to be funny all the time, and he screwed everything up constantly. But Ren. Ren Stevens was my arch enemy. I almost hated her. She was so perfect. Pretty, skinny, smart, organized, a great singer. Everyone loved her. I loved to torture her.
"Candice Stevens, you know we are trying the best we can. Go pack. Your plane leaves in four hours, so be ready in two. Got it?"
"But Dad--"
"Don't 'but Dad' me. Go pack."
I turned and walked down the hallway to my room. Trying the best they can? I'm sure they are. The only good thing that could possibly come out of this is if I can torment Ren. It wouldn't have hurt if I can get Louis too. He's always getting in my way. This is going to be one eventful--to say the least--'vacation'.