I'm Under lock and key

Chapter 15

I hop on my laptop on Wednesday, and log into my email. I begin a new message and quickly type in the email scribbled on my hand. I type:

Dear, Mr. and Mrs.Brannon
My name is Claire. I am sixteen and live in Ohio. I am also your granddaughter. Recently I have acquired a type of cancer called Glioblastoma. The tumor is in my brain, and is physically and mentally killing me. I will need surgery soon, but, I have a slight problem; My adoptive parents can't afford it. I was hoping you could help me out. Wether you like it or not, My boyfriend Michael and I will be flying to London this Friday and will break down the front door of your house if necessary to see you.
Your Granddaughter,
Claire

I hit send and close my laptop. I breathe a sigh of relief and decide to text Michael.

Me: I e-mailed them.

Almost immediately he replies:
What did they say???

I log into my email again, becoming anxious, and see I have an email from them. Wow, that was fast!

I text Michael: scratch that. they just replied.

Michael: don't open it. I'm coming over.
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I sit down at the kitchen table with my laptop and open the email. It reads:

Dear, Claire
My name is Edith. I am your grandmother. I am so glad you emailed us Claire!! Me and your grandfather would be happy to assist you, and have paid for Sarah, Jake, Michael and yourself to fly here and back home. We will have a car waiting for you all in London when you arrive.
Your grandmother,
Edith

I turn around and look at Michael. He grins at me and gives me a hug.

"We did it" he whispers

Not yet, I think. "I know" I say.
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As I board the plane two days later I am thrilled. I've never been on a plane before. Definitely not in first class either.

I sit beside and Michael with Sarah and Jake in the seats behind us on the plane. Bill really didn't have any interest in coming to London.

"Let's play 3 questions while we wait" Michael says.

"Okay" I reply, "I'll go first. Why did you sit with me that first day?"

He thinks for a moment then replies, "Because you looked like a nice person. I didn't think you would beat me up or anything. And I kind fell for you right on the spot."

"My turn" he continues,"What do you think your Grandparents will think of me?"

I laugh, "I think they'll love you. Okay, umm. Where do you want to live when your older?"

"Los Angeles." he replies immediately, "How about you?"

"I don't know. I might not have to worry about later if this doesn't end well" I reply.

The captain comes on and announces that we will be taking off soon, and Michael says, "I guess we'll have to stop at two"

As the plane takes off I become very exited. However, as I look out the window I start to become a bit sick.
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I look at London out the window of the fancy Limousine my grandparents sent to get us. I turn to see Michael is doing the same. Maybe this won't be a disaster, I think, Just maybe.....