Love, Mona. #2

A Full Tank

Weeks passed, and so did our midterms. Never before have I waited for Thanksgiving break with so much anticipation... I memorized the right maps, the emergency numbers, and even read a survival guide. My dad insisted on the guide, he also got us a very sturdy rental car so we would be extra safe on the road and so, after all those crazy preparations... Christian and I were all set to go.

Okay, I can already tell that this trip is going to be really special to me, so I need to find the right outfit. [Changes]  Hmm. This is comfy, but I'd prefer something that's pretty too... especially since I'll be traveling with Christian. Actually, this is fine enough for a car ride... and finally to retouch my hair... and now all that's left to do is to say my goodbyes.

Twinkle:  Do you have your cell phone car charger?

Mona:  Check.

Shawn:  How about your new emergency credit card?

Mona:  Check.

Twinkle:  License?

Mona:  Check.

Shawn:  List of stops and addresses of police stations?

Mona:  Check. 

Twinkle:  Sweatshirts? It's going to get really cold.

Mona:  [Crosses arms] Check.

Shawn:  Mace? Pocket knife?

They're impossible.

Mona:  You guys, I have everything. [Giggles]  We've been over all this a dozen times.

Twinkle:  Sorry. I'm just so anxious... but I know this is the right thing to do. Mrs. Lee needs us.

Mona:  I don't want you worrying about me, mom. You shouldn't be out of bed.

Twinkle:  There was no way I wasn't coming down here to see you off.

Shawn:  Promise to text or call twice a day? And that you'll let us know you're okay and your exact whereabouts?

Mona:  I promise. I know how worried you guys get, I'm not going to leave you hanging.

Twinkle:  Thank you.

Mona:  And you let me know if anything happens with the baby... and when you get your results.

Twinkle:  I will. 

Mona:  I'll miss you both.

Twinkle:  We'll miss you too. Oh, look, Christian and Blair have arrived.

Blair:  Now, do you have your--

Christian:  Come on, mom. We went over everything on the ride over... I have all I need. Including a list of your warnings running through my head.

Blair:  Good. Look out for Mona, there are a lot of strange folks out there.

(Mona comes over.)

Mona:  I think I should be the one looking out for Christian.

Christian:  Ready to roll?

Mona:  It's time to go! I am bursting at the seams with excitement! This trip is going to be awesome.

Christian:  Yeah it will!