Lets go home and talk. She says and I understand that Tina is waiting for us at home.

I yell my good byes to Shane and Carmen and walk outside, so do Bette.

Bette puts one arm around my shoulders and lead me towards our two floors house.

I notice Tina immediately, sitting by the kitchen table waiting for us. I sit down on the opposite side of the table and Bette sit down beside Tina.

Honey, were not mad at you because you cut and dyed your hair. Tina says to me, looking like she really means it. Were mad because you didnt ask for permission.

I dont understand why I need your permission to do something that only affects me. I say.

Because we are your parents. Bette says. And I know thats the end of the discussion. You really dont wanna fight with Bette Porter.

I rise from the table and walk to my room upstairs. This is the newest part of our house, which only had one floor before. But we didnt have enough rooms so my moms added a floor. They are hardly ever up here though. Unless its for yelling at me that the music is on too high, or tell me that the dinner is ready.

I sit down by the computer, just in case Kathy found time to answer my e-mail before her dinner meeting. I tap my fingers on my desk while I wait for the lap top to start up. I really have to get a new one, this one takes ages to start up.

I log onto MSN and realize that Ive gotten a new mail from Kathy. I smile to myself as I open it.

Hey C.

Its not that I dont want to come home, you know I do. I miss you guys so much. But I have to stay here another month before I come home again. Paris is beautiful, Ive been up in the Eiffel tower today and the view is just breathtaking. One day Im going to take you here and show you.

So hows everyone doing back home? And what are you guys up to? I want to know everything so Im updated when I get back.