Unexpected cruise for Mike
Mary James had reserved a 9-day cruise for her and husband Norm. Their 16 year old son Mike was going to stay with an aunt and uncle. A few days before the start of the cruise, Norm was sent on an emergency trip to a data center in Japan. The cruise was nonrefundable so Mary asked Mike if he would go with her. He had been looking forward to spending time with his favorite relatives but he had never been on a cruise so he quickly agreed! The cruise left from Miami so Mary and Mike flew there in the morning and stayed in a motel for the night. They had two double beds so it wasn’t uncomfortable for them to share a room. They arrived at the dock and checked in. The ship was …