As soon as they started though, Andy began to feel different. They started in the living room, cleaning up the papers, both schoolwork and mail, then any book, magazine, or even blanket that was out of place. They chatted and joked as if the events of the day had never transpired. It was work, but for some reason, fun; which was exactly what they needed.
Once the floors were vacuumed, they next tackled Andy's room. They maintained their high morale and even took down some of the posters on the wall, as he felt he had now outgrown them. Rachel, for her part, was nothing but supportive and even tried to look the other way when she spotted curious stains on Andy's bed sheets. She just casually suggested that while she finishes up his room, he starts the laundry. Andy agreed and gathered all
