Jake's Older Sister

After scrolling through his contact list, the options were limited. Eventually Jake settled on calling his family for help. He started with Emma, his older sister. Luckily for him, she answered on the 3rd ring.

"Hello, Jake? You do realize it's 6 in the morning right?" Emma said groggily.

"Yeah, Sorry about that. Listen it's kind of urgent." Jake said.

"Are you hurt? What's going on?" Emma said, snapping out of her sleep deprived state.

"No I'm fine. I just need a place to stay. Mom and I had a pretty bad falling out." Jake admitted while sparing her the details.

"Jake, I would love you have you here, but I can only afford a studio apartment. Isn't there anywhere else you can stay?" Emma asked.

"Emma please. You are my last hope. I can sleep on the floor, or in the tub, or on the patio. I don't care. I can pick up a job and help with the bills. But please Emma. I need your help." Jake pleaded.

Emma sighed into the phone. "Okay. Fine. You have my address, give me a call when you are at the front door and I'll let you in."

Jake beamed. "Oh thank you so much! I'll see you soon." And with that, Jake paid his tab and started the trek to his sister's apartment.