What will The Droids do without Emily? Elizabeth Wakefield is surprised when Emily Mayer tells her she wants to join the school newspaper.  After all, Emily's a musician, not a writer.  Why would The Droids' crack drummer turn to writing, especially when the band is so popular? Emily confides to Elizabeth that she's having problems at home.  Her stepmother has imposed a strict curfew and gets annoyed whenever Emily practices her drumming.  What's worse, Emily's father seems to agree with his new wife.  Emily's certain her stepmother is out to get her--and she's succeeding.  Can Elizabeth help Emily before the situation at the Mayer home reaches the breaking point?