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Morning Love, did you check up on Jayden yet? Is she still asleep?
Yeah, she's still asleep in her room.
You should go wake her up.
Let her sleep a bit longer.
Your father called the school before he left, and let them know that you won't be there. I'll drive you two over to the clinic in an hour or so, I think he said after 2:00.
To be honest mom, I'm not all that hungry...
I would rather you eat it...!
I'm not hungry! I would rather you eat it!
You don't need to fill in for Jayden when she's not here, now eat!
Bring this to her. Make sure she drinks it all. And don't even think about pouring it down the drain!
Take it...
I said take it!
We can do this the easy way, or the hard way! And I would rather not make this a hassle!
Call you when we're done mom.
Look after her...
I will.
Jayden...!
JAYDEN! Come on!
What's wrong?
Why are you being so mean to me?
Me? Yes you!
Why are you acting so pissed off this morning?
I don't know what your talking about! I wasn't acting anyway this morning!
Was it... because I went back to my room?
No. No! Of course not! I- that's not- I just-
I- I just wish you could listen to me for once, without making a fuss-
I do listen to you without making a fuss, Julian! It's them that I hassle.
Yeah well, unless it's them directly, you don't need to be giving me an attitude that you should be directing at them, okay?
I don't need those pills!
Yes you do Jayden! No matter what you think you need them!
Do you want to get sick? Be taken away again? This time for who knows how long? Is that what you want?!
No... No of course not.
Then please, just-
I know sometimes I do things that hurt you.
But... It's only because I couldn't bare to have you taken from me.
I've been taking those pills for so long. You have no idea how sick I am of it.
I know you are, but it can't be helped right now, that's just the way it is.
God, what's taking dad so friggen long?
Hey now, cheer up Grumpy! I'm not mad at you. I promise!
Let me see a smile for once, Its been forever sense you smiled at me.
Come on! Just a little grin. Don't make me do something crazy to cheer you up.
You mean crazy like cutting all your hair off?
I was waiting for you to notice! Like it?
I liked it before, your nice dark curls. But I guess if this is what I'm stuck with...
Oh how I love you, honestly.
Besides, dad says it gets really humid here, and my hair is thick enough without it sweaty, sticking to my face and neck.
Well if the humidity if that bad, I wouldn't mine cutting off my hair too.
No way, never, don't ever cut your hair.
You don't even like long hair! Your always complaining about how its in the way.
It's a pain in the *** yes, but, no one can wear it as well as you. And it suits you better then short hair.
Now your just trying to get a rise out of me so I'll smile more!
It worked didn't it?
How... How is it doing? You know, your side?
It's fine, don't worry I can't even tell it ever happened.
Dad took out the stitches Monday, said it's all healed, but it left a pretty nice scar.
It's not hurting anymore... is it-? Jayden please don't worry about it.
Everything is fine now, it's all over. Lets just put it behind us- It's all my fault!
I'm sorry- Don't you ever say those words to me Jayden!
Julian? Jayden?
April, these are my kids.
Nice to meet you.
You as well, your father's told me so much about you two.
Sorry it took so long, I had a bit of a hypochondriac on my hands.
How you doing Kiddo?
I'm fine...!
Well, lets get you in and have a check. You'll be alright out here Julian? Yes?
Yeah, I'll wait.
She's still hung up on what happened, even though everything's been taken care of. It's all over and done with.
I don't get why I couldn't get to sleep until she came to me last-night.
I'd been doing so well sense we moved here, I've been able to fall asleep no problem.
No more waiting for her to come crawl in with me.
But... Having her back, under the same roof, my mind just won't shut down, til I knew she was next to me.
Hey Stranger!
Heard you were skipping today.
Amy? What are you doing here?
School's already out, and I need to get my ankle checked, pulled a muscle in class. Coach didn't want me taking any chances.
Well, I guess he can't have his star runner out of commission.
Thought sense I has to come down here anyway, I would make it my exercise for the day.
But, why are you here? I was surprised when I didn't see you before class. I even went by your home room during break to see if you were just late getting there this morning.
Checking in on me? And now your here? Seems pretty strange, tell me, are you stalking me?
You cute, but don't go flattering yourself.
So why are you here anyway?
My dad's the doctor on duty right now, he's actually doing a check up on my sister.
That's right! Jake from your class mentioned that, we all met up at the beach. I was hoping you would be there...
Yeah, sorry about that, I kind of promised I would see them home.
No harm done, though you might have to make it up to me.
Are you trying to squeeze a date out of me?
Well, I was going to just say, "Next time you'll have to make a point to come along for sure." But now that you suggest it, I might just hold you to those words.
You should probably get to know me better first, don't you think?
Got some skeletons in your closet I should know about?
Alright, well, everything seems to be okay.
I already told you, I was fine.
Didn't want to take any chances.
You can go now, tell your mother I'll be home late tonight.
Jayden?
What?
How was your sleep last-night? Were you able to rest well?
It was fine, I guess...?
So your bed isn't bothering you?
Good bye, Dad.
We've only been here two days, and already her rooms set up?
Shouldn't you be working on unpacking your own things?
I don't mind living out of a box for a few weeks, doesn't bug me. Besides, I'm just going to end up setting everything up for her when she arrive anyway. So I might as well do it now and get it out of the way-
You need to take it easy still! Just cause the cuts healed doesn't mean your all better. It was a deep wound- I'm fine!
Julian, I put locks on these doors for a reason, I think you should start using them.
You know how badly she sleeps, it's just best to give her the option of sleeping in my bed.
When you were younger your mother and I were fine with it! But your getting to old for this Julian.
I know that, but- I just want to keep her happy. After everything that happened last month.
Lets hope it doesn't happen again, Julian.
Amy: It's pretty close, maybe when we're done here, we could go over and grab something to eat? The owners my cousin, it's a nice little place.
Julian: Maybe, I don't really want my sister walking home alone, she doesn't know where way around.
Amy: Hey! She can tag along too, I have a friend who works there, I'll make him take a break so she has someone to talk to, and doesn't feel like a fourth-wheel.
Why do we need to make friends? It's fine just you and me! Because! Its what normal teenagers do Jayden-
Jayden?
Your name's Jayden right?
It's you... Isn't it?
I can't believe how long this is taking.
I know, this is fricken ridiculous.
Amy Oreially?
Finally!
We'll looks like it's my turn finally, hope your not left waiting too long.
Is my dad done with my sister yet?
I saw her leave about fifteen minuets ago.