“Hey baby…why you so dressed up today” Kit said as she kissed Nylan’s cheek looking back at her well dressed daughter.

“My father called an emergency meeting with me today, I was hoping you knew what the deal was” Nylan asked.

“Nope have no clue…hey Lara called and invited me and your father to dinner tonight…is there something important you two need to tell us” Kit questioned thinking something else other than dinner might be going on.

“Noooo Mom” the word coming from Nylan’s mouth made Kit feel so appreciated, she sighed and began again, “I’m meeting Lara’s parents tonight and that added with the fact that I’m having this meeting is working overtime on my nerves”.

“The relationship’s getting real serious now huh” there was pregnant pause before Nylan attempted to answer her mother.”Look here babygirl don’t be afraid to put your heart on the line and make a commitment…I know it hurt before but…”.

“I care for Lara…alot…” Nylan began and Kit cut her off.

“Have you told her that”Kit looked back at Nylan sideways.

******

I spent the last two months within the four walls of Dr. Lorenz’s office talking about my problems. No one knew and it seemed like no one questioned my leaving for two months to sort out family problems. The truth being I am a cutter and I had a serious problem. Shane and Howie have been subletting my house for the past two months but I wouldn’t dare dream of asking them to leave because there is enough room for all three of us. I met someone while I was in rehab, she’s was model with an eating disorder. She had left there a month before me but we promised to keep in touch. Keira said she would be relocating to LA because she was switching modeling agencies and she’d be sure to look me up.

Jenny sat her bags down in her room, everything was exactly the same as when she left two months ago. She looked throughout the house, hoping someone else was there but she knew the likelihood of that was slim to none. Jenny saw the red light flashing on the answering machine and pushed the message button.

“Hey Jen, its Shane, I know you probably thought I forgot you were coming home today but I didn’t…we’re gonna celebrate tonight…anyway if you get a chance come and check me and Howie out at WAX…oh yeah I got someone I want you to meet (click). Next message Hi Jenny this Keira well I just got in town today and I was wondering what you are doing later on because I’m kinda new in town so maybe you can show me some of the hot spots here anyway I’ll be free after eleven you can get in touch with me at 213-555-1031.