Emma’s Room is Taken Emma was called home from university by her father. When she arrived, she discovered her stepbrother Jacob needed her room. Her father said, “Jacob’s going to be staying with us for a while. His old room is now Linda’s office, so he’ll be taking yours.” Despite her protests, she was told, “You can stay on campus.” Feeling betrayed, Emma packed her things and moved into a cramped dorm. New Beginnings Emma struggled but managed to secure a better job and rent a small apartment.