Pacey, Joey, Laura and Minnie sat in the hospital waiting room waiting to sign their release papers. Even though none of them were hurt, the paramedics thought it best if they were checked for smoke inhalation.
Good news was they were all fine. Joey was surprised, they let Minnie in the hospital but for some reason they did.
Pacey had his arm around Joey who was silently sobering. Laura was holding Minnie and Laura was sitting on Joey's lap. Her house was gone. She knew it had to be.
Finally after waiting for a while they got the papers signed and then they had to decide where to spend the night.
"I say motel 6."
"I don't like that place. It smells."
"Do you have a better idea?"
"No."
"So?"
"Fine we can go but I'm telling you if I get sick from that place you're going to have to take care of me."
"Whatever."
"Lead the way."
"Hey Mommy?' Laura asked quietly holding her precious dog.
"Yeah Sweetheart."
"Why can't we just go to our house?"
"Because it caught on fire."
"Didn't they put the fire out?"
"Yes. But the house got all burned up. We can't live there anymore."
"Can we get our stuff?"
"The things that aren't burnt."
"Do you think everything is burnt?"
"I don't know sweetheart. We'll just have to see."
"When can we go?
"Tomorrow, probably. But tonight we're going to Motel 6."
Pacey went and raised his hands.
"MOTEL 6!"
"ha" Joey said sarcastically.
I know it's short. Sue me