Storms in Africa

Vacation Planning

It was late one night in summertime. 

In the bustling town of Wiggletown, three youngsters, Charles Wallace, Sam, and Calvin were chilling out in the house where the Wiggles lived. 

The Wiggles themselves, Anthony, Greg, Murray and Jeff, were in their colorful sleep shirts and caps. 

Sam was in her nightclothes as well while Charles Wallace and Calvin were still in their clothes.

"I'm glad we decided on this vacation" said Greg.

"Yeah, me too" Charles Wallace agreed. "It's been so long since we did anything with you guys."

"Frankly, I'm a little surprised we're still friends after the day we arrested you four" said Calvin. 

"Oh, that's silly. We'll always be friends. It was a misunderstanding anyway" said Anthony. 

"Now, are you three ready for Tanzania?" said Jeff.

"We sure are! But what time do we leave?" said Sam.

"In the evening. About seven or so" said Murray.

"Oh, good. Then we can say goodbye to our pals" said Charles Wallace.

"And get some last minute work done. We've been selling multimillion dollar XKEs, and you know how Carmichael is" said Calvin. 

"I also need to be in the office tomorrow. Rob needs his number one comedy boy" said Charles Wallace.

"Of course" said Murray. "Sam?"

"A sergeant's work is never done. But I'll be done before the flight" said Sam. 

"Excellent" said Greg. 

"So finish telling us. How long are we gonna be gone?" said Calvin. 

"About a month. Just long enough for us to reconnect" said Jeff.

"You expect us to leave our professions and significant others for a month?" said Sam.

"Come on, Sam. It's only vacation" said Calvin.

"This may not be helpful, but since we're going to Africa, we also have to get a lot of shots" said Charles Wallace. 

"But what about Robin? He and I were planning on making another album this month" said Sam.

"Sam, I know you love him, but do you really wanna pass on this opportunity to reconnect?" said Calvin.

"I guess not" said Sam. 

"And did you tell him you were going on vacation?" said Anthony.

"Yeah, I did."

"There. If he knows, it shouldn't be a problem" said Greg.

"And when I tell him we'll be gone for a month?" said Sam.

"It's Robin. He's been in worse pain than missing someone" said Charles Wallace. 

"Yeah. We had to revive him from the dead. I think he can handle missing someone" said Calvin.

"Good point" said Sam.

"And you've been in worse pain too, Sam; you shouldn't be worrying about this" said Anthony. 

Sam thought on it. "Alright. But I'll still miss him."

"Sure you will. I'll certainly miss my wife while we're away" said Calvin. 

"Well, you have better composure than me, Cal" said Sam.

"But you'll both be writing to Robin and Patty the whole time" said Greg.

"Well, I'm single. I'll be carefree the whole way" said Charles Wallace folding his arms proudly. 

"On that note, how about we get some rest? We have a big day tomorrow" said Murray.

"Sure. See you then" said Calvin.

"Night, Wiggles" said Charles Wallace.

Then Calvin and he left Wigglehouse for their homes. 

Sam and the Wiggles went to bed, but Sam barely slept, thinking about how much she'll miss her boyfriend.