*Shelby* The apartment was too quiet as I packed my suitcase. Lin left early this morning to head home for Christmas. She was nervous about seeing her mom again, but I was glad she stopped putting it off. I was still not sure what to pack, so I pulled out my phone to call Michael and ask him what to expect while I was spending Christmas with his family. Just as I was getting ready to dial his number, Michael started calling me instead. “Hey, I was just about to call you," I said, answering the call with a smile on my face. “Well, that is good timing. Have you finished packing yet?" Michael asked me. “No, that was actually what I was calling you about. I'm still not sure what to pack because I'm not really sure what we will be doing. I need to hurry though; my train leaves in just a f