[Author's POV]
Winter of London,
2014.
'Charlotte, baby, come on. Go grab your stuff.' Mattie hurried to where her daughter sat on the couch and nudged her up.
'Mommy, where are we going?' Charlotte got off the couch, clutching a little barbie doll in her right hand.
'We're going some place fun.' Mattie took the remote and turned off the TV.
'Is daddy coming with us?' Charlotte inquired again.
This time Mattie lost her patience. 'Just go upstairs and get your stuff, Charlotte! Now!'
Startled by her mom, Charlotte raced upstairs.
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