Meg’s Transformation Scene 199

Carrie shrugged. “Ricard’s a jerk and Jess can be a bit loopy sometimes, but I’ll manage.”
“But why?”
“Mom and Dad and I just aren’t getting along. We can use a break from each other.”
“Don’t you think you’re taking this a bit far?” Megan asked. “You’re 15. Name me one kid your age who actually DOES get along with their parents.”
“You did.”
“Not about everything.”
“But not like this.”
“What happened? Did Mom catch you and Chris….”
Carrie sighed. “No, not even. I was alone. And bored. I missed Chris, but he was grounded for some stupid thing that wasn’t his fault, so I couldn’t see him. So I went into your room looking for something to do….”