Keri was sitting on her bed crying. Her parents had just told us they were going to get a divorce. Why would they do this? She dreaded being shipped back and forth between parents, and was equally afraid she wouldn't be wanted at either house. While her younger brother and sister may not notice or care as much, being so young, she certainly was, and was afraid for her future.
So, early the next morning, Keri decided to take her brother and sister, and run away.