Yes.
Out already.
I'm home. Got lots of homework. Going up to my room.
Hi Alena.
Wut.
Alina... I think we need to have a talk.
No mom, please! It's ok! It's not... he's...
Come here.
I'm sorry... I'm so sorry. Please, you need to understand, he would have... and he's... and I...
It's ok. He told me everything... I think. And I don't doubt that he's a good boy. I'm just really disturbed that you felt the need to hide all of this from me. After everything else... I thought you could have trusted me by now. Especially after everything we do for that Kyle kid. We're practically foster parents for him.I just don't know what to say.
I'm sorry mom. But... he couldn't go back there. I couldn't stand to think what would happen if we left him with anyone else... I think I'm the only one that would be able to help him at all.
I know Alyna. I know you want to help everyone. You've always been like that. And you've been through much, much more than anyone else could ever hope to think. Even when you were a baby... I just knew you were something special. Always just a little bit different, always so much older than you were in years. Always walking like royalty. I can't deny it's part of who you are to be like this. I just thought... you would have faith to tell me when you went off on whatever it was you decided to do next. I worry sometimes if you get into anymore trouble they'll try and take you away from me for being a bad mom.
You're not a bad mom! I wouldn't let them do that!
Hahaha, thank you for saying that. But you've really got to give me a hand sometimes. It's not easy having to take care of you all on my own you know, especially now with this new boy I'm sure to have hanging around my house. I expect you to help out with the slack from now on.
Wait... you're ok with him?
I'm too irresponsible... I shouldn't say this, but yes. He can stay. It's like I've already got two kids with Kyle hanging around too. What's another one. Besides, you seem to have the arrangements figured out without me.
I can't believe-
We need to get a few things straight before you get too excited. I need another, full, unabridged story. I need to know what the deal is with this kid I'm going to be letting live under my roof. He's also going to be going to school. He's going to sleep out here on the COUCH for a few nights. And I want you both to go to bed ON time. I'll be turning out your lights. No more sneaking out, yes I'm more aware than you think I am. We need to make SURE he doesn't have any family looking for him too. I know what it's like to deal with that. I can't imagine someone else not knowing where their child is...
It's ok mom. He doesn't have any he should be with. I can promise that.
Wait... any he should BE with?
He shouldn't EVER have to go back where he's from. It's not even family. The guy he was with killed all of his family. He's the guy who nearly kidnapped me too. And tried to kill Mark, Kyle, and Shelly. But I think Zane finally got rid of him for good. Stabbed him in the face. So now I don't think there's going to be anymore trouble.
Alena... I don't-
It's ok, mom. We can fill in some more details later. Thank you so much!