Yeah. What do I do now?

Well you can talk with Jenna. She doesnt handle ***** crimes but

***** crimes? Wait what does that have to do with this? I interrupted.

The attempted rape.

Attempted rape? What are you talking about?

They didnt tell you about that?

No. I just saw the bruises from her mother.

I think you should talk to her first. I couldnt respond. This realisation was more than I could handle at the moment. Bette, you there?

Yeah Im here. My voice barely above a whisper. Liv?

Yeah?

How do you handle it? Your job? Dealing with the children?

Well I dont really. She paused. But Annie and Aiden keep me sane.

Ok then Ill give Jenna a call. Maybe we can see her today.

Itll be ok. You know how so you can help her. And she is lucky to have Annie as a friend. I know this wasnt easy for them.

They were so scared last night. Tina woke up and called for me. I moved my mouth from the phone, I out here hon! I turned my attention back to Olivia, Liv I gotta go. Tina just woke up and I need to talk to her.

Ok, well keep me posted ok? And if you need anything just call me.

I will. And Liv?

Yeah?

Thanks for being there for them.

Anytime.

I love you.

I love you too.

Love you Liv. Tina shouted through the phone.

She says love you back. Give my love to Casey.

Will do.

Bye.

Bye.

What did Liv say? My wife asked as she leaned for her morning kiss.

Ummm, Well after we talk to Annie and Renee we will know exactly whats going on?

What do you mean? I thought we got all of that last night.

Well they neglected to mention that someone also tried to rape her.

Rape?

The ***** just gets bigger does it.

Thats an understatement.

***Tina***

Bette just dropped a bombshell on me. Its one thing dealing with physical abuse, but sometimes the sexual abuse runs deeper and leaves more permanent marks on a child. We decided to ask about that over breakfast. We planned our attack meticulously. I did their favourite. Smiley pancakes, green eggs and ham, spicy Italian sausages and fruit salad. We had the ammo and we did a short rehearsal of possible dialogues.

All set?

Yep.

Bette went to wake them for breakfast, and within minutes all five of us were seated and eating.

Annie you hardly touched your stuff. I made your favourite. I asked

I know. But somethings up. So I cant eat till you tell me.

Well I spoke with Liv this morning.

Oh. And what did she say?

Well she thinks we should talk to the police.

Whats going to happen to me when you do? Renee asked.

Well, Tina started, They would probably take you from your home and have a relative take care of you.

And if I dont, what happens then?

Ummm Well.

Mom What?

Shell be placed in a shelter.

Cant I stay here? I dont wanna go to a shelter.

Isnt there something else we can do mom?

I wish we could but

No, no buts.

Angelica. My tone was serious.

No. You said it would be ok. You lied to us. She stormed off to her room.

That went well. I looked at Bette defeated.

Are you mad at us too? Bette asked Renee.

No. She simply replied.