Phoenix, Arizona sleeped peacefully after a stormy night, the wind blowing softly, sweeping the leaves left on the floor. A bird sinning sweetly in the distance.

Heather lied on the carpet, on the living room floor. Jamie sprawled across the couch, suddenly her breath hitched and she was awake.

"Aaaaaah" Jamie squinted her eyes, rejecting the light, her entire body curled into a ball, or at least attempted to, her toes curling in her shoes, she brought her knees to her chest and later released them. Heather moved in her uneasy dream, before opening her eyes.

Slowly she rose to her feet, and motioned for Jamie to follow. The walked to the kitchen, curtains unopened, and sat on the island for a moment. Then, Heather got up, and walked to the cupboard above the sink, pulling two crystal glasses.

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"Sorry I can't offer you anything but some water"

"It's okay, honey. Besides I should probably get going. I have a lovely buffet breakfast waiting for me at The World Of Hyatt Hotel"

"Are you kidding me? That's a terribly expensive hotel... Why would you... Got and idea"

"What?"

"Why don't you stay here?"

"Really you would do that for me"

"Honey, this house was made for two. Besides, I could use some company"

"Great. I'll go and check out of my wonderful hotel"

"And I'll go and buy... Everything"

"For how long can I stay here"

"As long as you wish, little j"

"Love you, little H" Jamie hugged Heather before exiting the kitchen, and rushing out of the house.

Heather runned up stairs, trying not to throw up before getting to the bathroom...