“You can finally go home today hun.” Brenda says while walking into the clinic room. “Really?” I was a little surprised because dad was hell bent on making me stay here for the rest of the week. “Yeah! Your dad agreed to let you go as long as you decide to stay home and rest and start fresh next week.” I’ve already missed four days of school. What's one more day going to hurt, it’s not like I’m behind.Thanks to Jasmine, she has been bringing in my notes and homework while also keeping me in the know of what has been going on at school while I’ve been here. Seeing as it was only the first week, there wasn’t much in the way of actual work but apparently we were already assigned a group project that we have to work on throughout the semester. “Yeah okay. That actually sounds great.” She smiled and patted my hand, “I’ll let the old man know.” 

“Hey! Who are you calling old, Ma’am?” Dad knew Brenda didn’t like to be called ma’am just as he didn’t like to be called old. I laughed at the false shock and flabbergasted looks on their faces. They are always like this even though they are only four years apart. It has been a running joke between us since dad turned thirty. We just celebrated Dad's thirty fifth birthday a couple weeks ago and Brenda is turning thirty one in a few months. After a few seconds of silence between the two they both double over laughing. I love watching them together, you can see that they love each other dearly. “Okay bud, I’ve already signed your discharge papers and called the school to let them know you will be back on Monday.” I nod as he takes a breath still slightly affected by our laughing fit from a minute ago. “Take your time getting ready. I have to make my final rounds. It'll take me about twenty minutes then we can go.” He leaves before we can answer. I grab my phone to send a quick text to Jasmine letting her know the news. 

Me:~~ Guess who gets to finally sleep in his own bed tonight? Lol.

I see the three dots come up that indicate she is typing. She always responds quickly since she is always on her phone.

Jas:~~ Omg.. Are you serious? I thought your dad wanted you to stay there longer.

Me:~~ He did but I think Brenda talked him out of it. But I won’t be back in school until Monday. So I was wondering if you wanted to sleep over this weekend?

Jas:~~ You know I’m down!! We still have a stack of movies that we didn’t get to over the summer. Plus, we can start on that project for history.

Me:~~ Oh right. I almost forgot about that. Did you choose a topic? Wait, I never did ask you who else was in our group.

I remember her saying we were a group of four but that was it

Jas:~~ Riggghttt… I think our group can actually ace this. Do you remember Pita Myers, she was in our art and English class last year. She was also the one who helped us out at the fundraiser we did last summer. We also have William Solano. I don’t think you have ever met him since we don’t really go to many of the school functions. He is also Pita’s boyfriend.

I remembered Pita, she is fun to work with but Jas was right I didn’t know who William was.

Me:~~ Of Course I remember Pita. She was always cool to talk to when we got the chance to say more than a few words to each other. Heyyy, is it my fault that I’m socially awkward? You know how I get around new people. 

Jas:~~ I know, I know I’m just teasing. I can start a group chat with all of us and we can discuss the project there. How does that sound?

Me:~~ That works! Maybe I should invite them over on Saturday to start working on it and probably watch a movie or two. 

Jas:~~ Wait is this really Sean Jewell inviting others into his bubble. I feel like a proud mama bear. Too bad we’re wolves though . Lol. Well I have to help mom with some stuff so text me when you get home. Love you lots!! 

I reply with a simple, “Okay” and start to get ready to leave. I was very happy to finally be going home. I just want to sleep in my own bed where no one is poking and prodding me every fifteen minutes.  As I’m putting on my shoes, this overly sweet smell hits me and almost makes me gag. I turn to the door where the scent is coming from and freeze.  Standing in the doorway is none other than Stephanie Jewell, the woman who wants nothing to do with me. My Mother if I could even call her that.

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