The next day was an exciting one for the Novak sisters. For the entire day, they were to set up the office that they were sharing.
"This is going to be fun" Danielle said as she plopped a box on her desk "We can both say 'Novak Office' and no one will know which one is answering!"
"As funny as that is, you have a point" Casey said as she chuckled.
"What do you think about this flamingo? Should it stay on my desk, or hidden in my book collection?" Danielle asked as she held up a small, stuffed flamingo.
"That hideous thing should go back in our apartment"
"It's not hideous! I got this when a group of us went to Mexico!"
"Senior Year, right?"
"No, this was before you violated Brady" Danielle said "I think I'm just going to put this thing on my desk."
"Whatever."
The phone rang and Danielle grabbed it.
"Novak and Novak!"
"Which Novak am I talking to?"
"Danielle Novak"
"Good, because this is your mentor calling. We have to sit in an interrogation."
"The last time I checked, I wasn't owned by you."
"And the last time I checked, you're still my law student until you graduate" Kim snapped "Meet me in my office in five minutes."
"Fine, bye."
Danielle put the phone back and had a disgusted look on her face.
"Who was that?" Casey asked.
"Stupid Greyleck called. I'm still her slave for another two months until I graduate. I have to sit through an interrogation."
"All right; I'll see you later. Do you want me to unpack some of your stuff?" Casey asked.
"Sure! Just don't touch my flamingo!" Danielle shouted as she left the room. When she shut the door, Casey went over to Danielle's desk and took the flamingo. She really wanted to chuck it out the window, but decided to hide the stuff animal in the book shelves instead.
Months later, Casey Novak was sitting outside watching a college graduation. It was a warm, sunny day with no clouds in the sky. She saw each one of the graduates getting their diplomas and it only reminded her of her own graduation. At least Danielle had someone there to watch her; she didn't.
Then they called Danielle's name, and she stood up. Casey took out her camera and took some pictures, since she was only in the third row. She was ecstatic that her sister was graduating.
About 20 minutes later, the ceremony was over and Casey was standing out in the parking lot, waiting for her sister. She suddenly spotted Danielle walking over, still wearing her cap and gown, with her diploma in hand. When Danielle was feet away and still walking, she saw Casey and smiled. Casey ran over and gave Danielle a big hug.
"I'm so proud of you!" Casey said
"I know."
"Come on; let's go back to our apartment. Our guests for your graduation party are heading over to our place."
The both of them headed towards Danielle's car, knowing what will be waiting for them when they get home. What they didn't know is the future ahead of them, and how it would affect their lives forever.