Too late

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Tobi

I could hear my sister say goodbye from upstairs. She goes out every night, but I don't. Ever since dad died I stopped. It just doesn't feel right. I think December goes hunting to stay close to dad. I just feel sad when I go.

I walked down stairs to get something to drink. As I come down stairs I could hear her talking on the phone. " Yes I would like the one with the double barrel." As soon as I heard her say that I knew she was ordering December's Christmas. All December wanted was this new shot gun for hunting ducks.

I went upstairs to finish my home work. After a long math work sheet, I got worried about December. She usually is home before 8, but it was almost 9. Hurrying down stairs, I yelled at mom, "Is December home?" "No!" She yelled back. "I'm going out to look for her!"

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