Ember sniffed and then smiled for Serena's sake. You aren't supposed to show bad emotions Ember! She thought. "I'll be alright. I just need to go change." Ember laughed wetly. "And...thanks. I appreciate this." She added. Oh this year will be full of surprises. She thought sadly, dreading all the months to come. But while thinking all of this, she kept a smile on her face to keep the "happy" mood up.