Ronnie woke early, warm and snuggly in the king-size bed. She had a lot to do today but didn't want to move. One glance around the beautifully decorated room, and she pinched her arm. Ouch! It was true. This was her room, her new responsibility, her new life. With that, she climbed out of bed and rushed to the bathroom for a quick shower.

The hot water sluiced down her chilled skin and warmed her inside and out. She dug out blue jeans with a layered T-shirt and dark-blue sweatshirt ...