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   Driving away from the place she had called home for 18 years was the hardest thing for Carrie to do. A burning tore at her eyes and sobs fought at her throat. She couldn't let Penny see her absolutely break down. Carrie sniffed it back and they drove off.   About 3 hours from town the sun began to set. Both girls were tired from all their excited chatter. The old car roared and rumbled.   "We need to stop for gas soon C." Penny yawned.   "I think there's a Big Stop just up the road, and then I think we should switch up. You seem like you're getting tired." Carrie giggled.   "Good Idea."   They pulled into the dirty old gas st

   When she opened her eyes she was standing at the end of her driveway, her few belongings packed into a small car. Her best friend Penny sat behind the wheel twirling a finger aimlessly in her bright red hair.   "Now Carrie remember what I said. Call me as soon as you reach the city. No matter what time of day or night call me." her father stood beside her as she fumbled with her last bag of clothes.   "Yes daddy. I know the drill. But remember I'm going to college now, time to loosen the ties." Carrie chuckled and slammed the door shut. Her father wrapped his arms around her and held her in tight.   "I love you Care-Bear." he whis

   Her heart was pounding in her chest to the same rapid rhythm as the sound of the thudding of her feet on the sidewalk. The early morning sun shone down upon Carries' scalp and the dew on the lawns glistened. The air was the perfect temperature for jogging. Carrie sprinted the last few strides into her drive and slowed to a brisk walk to her doorstep. There she stood in front of the door staring at her reflection. A deep sigh escaped her lips as she turned the door knob and walked into her front porch.   "Dad I'm home" she hollered throughout the house. No reply. "I'm hittin the shower." Carrie mumbled to herself. Once again she found he