Being in a Flood
Cherise: Well, that was a Rude awakening at 2:00 in the morning!
Don: At least we got out of our room before it Flooded. It Serves us right for planning a vacation here during the Rainy season. Our luggage is probably Soaked.
Cherise: Oh, no, I’d forgotten about our clothes. If the water doesn’t Recede soon, everything will have Mold and Mildew on it.
Don: The Sump pumps are working As we speak. Hopefully, we can Retrieve our stuff soon.
Cherise: Maybe I should go downstairs and try To salvage what I can, before things get Washed away.
Don: What?! You could Drown in all that water. Forget it!
Cherise: Drown in three feet of water? Don’t be silly.
Don: I’ve seen you swim. Come on, let’s just wait until we get the Go-ahead.
Cherise: I still think I should try.
Don: I have one word for you: Snakes.
Cherise: Enough said!
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