“All right. I’ll see you tomorrow. OK. Good-bye. Amber looked annoyingly (Is that a word?) at the phone before she put it away. “Who are you going to see tomorrow?” Justin said, unable to keep the curiosity from his voice. “Nosy aren’t we?” Said Amber, stringing him along. “Aww, come on, Amber, just tell us.” Lance complained. When she shook her head, JC joined in. “Please? All right, well, at least tell us where he lives.”
Knowing she would never win, Amber finally gave in. “Ok. My friend- Amber began. “Jesse.” Chris interrupted. “Yes, Jesse---’’ She started again. “Who you were on the phone with this morning--’’ Chris somehow felt that was necessary to add in. “Yeah, well, anyway, my friend--’’ “JESSE!!” Chris again. “Dammit, Chris, we already know his name. Just let her finish what she’s trying to say!!!” Joey yelled. Everyone turned to look at him in astonishment. “Sorry,” he said sheepishly. “Go on, Amber.” “Ok.” She paused to make sure there would be no more interruptions, and when no one intervened, she continued. “My friend, Jesse, lives in Orlando.”
Five mouths dropped open in shock. Finally Justin spoke. “Orlando? As in Florida?” he said, uncertain of what he had just heard. “Are you out of your mind?” That’s like, twelve states away or something.” Lance said, disbelieveingly. “Amber, you can’t go. Not in your condition.” Chris said. “What condition? Geez guys, thanks for the vote of encouragement. Look, you don’t have to be so protective of me. I do fine on my own.” Amber replied. “Oh, yes we do.” Joey quietly responded. “You can’t restrict me from going.” Amber defiantly remarked. “ Oh, we wouldn’t do that.” Justin grinned devilishly.” Well, then what are you going to do?” She challenged. “We’re going to go with you. “ JC answered, as Amber’s jaw dropped open.