Allie was lonely. She and her sister weren't super close. Abbie was much more tomboy than Allie was. Even though they were sharing a room, it was almost like she was staying by herself...with the exception of all of Abbie's animals.
"What's that like? Playing for Muse? I bet it's so exciting going from place to place." Allie's eyes shined at the thought.
When he said that the drum kit had fell on him and broken him, Allie gasped. "Oh my Lord. Are you okay?" Her New Years had been just about like everyone else's but she had been lucky not to get too banged up.