“No!”

“Yes!”

“No!”

“Yes!”

“No!’

“Spencer!”

“No!”

“She’s coming whether you like it or not!” Paula yelled exasperated.

“Why! I don’t want a stranger living in the house with us, that’s creepy!” Spencer countered angrily.

“This is a good program and as a family we will support and care for this girl as the other family will when they take in Clay.”

The teen groaned and rolled her eyes. The new school year was about to start and she could tell already that it was going to suck. First, her bestest brother goes off to … what ever country he’s being exchanged to and leaves her with her idiot brother Glen. And now, there’s a complete stranger coming to live with the family for a whole year!

“How old is this Amanda chick anyways?” Spencer asked in a snobby tone.

“Her name is Ashley.” Paula corrected.

“Whatever.”

“She’s eighteen, and I expect you and Glen to be taking her out for fun with your friends sometimes.”

“What! This Amy girl from Australia is not gonna be hanging with me and my friends! ”

“Her name is Ashley and she’s from a small city outside of Paraguay.”

“That’s what I said.”

Paula was about to dispute with her daughter but then Arthur walked into the room.

“Hey girls, are you ready to meet the new member of our family?” He asked rubbing his hands together.

“No.” “Yes.” The blondes answered simultaneously.

“Okay then.” Arthur said staring at the two in confusion.

“Do you know when she’s going to be here?” Paula asked.

“She’ll be here any minute now.” Arthur answered with a smile.

“Yippee!” Spencer cheered sarcastically.

Suddenly they heard an incessant ringing of the door bell.

“Okay, I’m coming!” Arthur yelled over the noise. He opened the door and saw a young brunette staring intently at the door bell as she rang it.

“Hello.” He greeted hoping to gain her attention.

Ding dong.

“Can I help …”

Ding dong.

“Excuse me, do you …”

Ding dong.

“Hey!”

Ashley’s probing seized as she looked up at the human in surprise.

“Hello.” Arthur welcomed warmly. “You must be Ashley right?”

“I am Ashley Davies.” The Martian confirmed with a nod.

“I’m Arthur Carlin.” He stated holding his hand out.