Avery mainly slept until they made it to his place and felt someone shake her arm and slowly woke up and looked at him. "HUh we are here already?" She asked as she rubbed her eyes before looking out to see they were back at Mr. Noonan' solace. It felt weird being back there but this time as a foster child and not to escape her dad for the night.

She took her seatbelt off. "We better hurry and get inside sooner or later they are going to figure out where I am I bet." She said as she slowly got out of the car wobbling a bit for she was a bit off balance after sleeping in the back of the car.

She rubbed her eyes a bit more as she went to the side of the car wherein Mr. Noonan and Roland was before walking to the house for she did not want to walk up it by herelf for she was nervous and shy fr she never meet Mr. Noonan before and she had no clue at what she would think of her at all. Thanks to her dad Avery had very little self confidence in herself about e aw her and made her second gues a lot on how she acted around people.

Once the two would make their way to the house was when she was going to follow and just hope for things to only get better with life and other things.

As they both watched Avery awaken, she became questioned the moment her eyes opened, finding out that they were already home. Mr. Noonan smiled and replied.

“It doesn’t take very long from here to the hospital,” he said, “Plus, I was going a little faster than usual. Thankfully, the police wasn’t around.”

Roland slightly laughed, finding Mr. Noonan to be funny once he explained how they arrived so quickly. Just after, Avery showed no hesitation and took off her seatbelt, suggesting that they hurry and get inside before they get caught by the news media, so Roland did just that as he opened his door and took off his seatbelt as well.

Once he was out, he stretched out for a minute to get himself more flexible and keep awake so that he could at least make it indoors. As him and Mr. Noonan began to walk towards the front door of their house, Roland looked behind to see if Avery was following along, but instead she just stood next to the car.

“You coming Avery?” said Roland to Avery.

Avery looked at Roland and and nodded before she rushed over but held his arm for she was nervous and scared about what was happening. FOr she never meet Mrs. Noonan before and Roland friend she was not so sure about him still for smething told her he was hiding a lot of secrets from everyone. But she just ugged his arm and looked really nervous.

"Guess I am really nervous since I never meet Mrs. Noonan at all so I am worried what she will think of me and I am also scared that they will figure out where I am and then burden the Noonan family." Avery sad very scared and nervous about the whole situation. ALl she wanted to do was be normal for a while longer and move out and just try to get back into society bt knew college would be out of the question and she wuld have to work full time.

Once the door opened and she stepped inside it felt different being in the house this time. Last time she was there it was only Roland and Her but this time the reast of the house hold members were there and she was frighten and got really shy and nervous once she stepped through the door. "I feel really nervous and a bit scared now for this is totoatlly different when it was just us last time in this place." She said to Roland as she held his arm tight.

As Avery ran up to them, grabbing a tight hold onto Roland’s arm, the three of them were ready to head inside. Though he could sense that Avery still felt anxious with everything happening so sudden, Roland wanted to make sure that she was eased away of agitation, and wanted her to feel more secure.

She had spoke up before they went inside, telling them of how scared she was of meeting Mrs. Noonan and continuously thinking of becoming a burdening problem with the family.

“You’re worrying too much,” said Roland, trying to keep her calm, “Nobody here is going to think of you as a problem. We did this because you deserve a better life than the one you were living.”

“Exactly,” said Mr. Noonan, following up to Roland’s statement, smiling at the girl, “You won’t be a hassle of any sort, I guarantee you. You are part of this family now, and you’ll be treated just as good as Roland and Steven, I can promise you that.”

As the door opened, they went indoors, finding that the main room was being occupied by Steven, sitting on the sofa playing a video game, and Mrs. Noonan going across with a basket full of laundry.

Once they were inside though, Roland felt the fear from Avery suddenly increasing as she grasped his arm tighter. She told him of how different it was from last time, stating how scared and nervous she was.

“I’ll be back in here in a minute kids,” said Mr. Noonan as he started walking off, “I’m going to talk to Mrs. Noonan real quick.”

As he had left, Roland stood there with Avery, not wanting her to feel the need to panic and be worried. As she kept a grasp onto his arm, Steven looked away from the television and stared at the two of them just standing there.

“You guys do know that you can sit down, right?” said Steven, giggling as he thought how silly the two of them looked just standing awkwardly, “These couches aren’t contaminated with anything, or are they?”

“Avery, do you want to take a seat,” asked Roland, seeing if she would feel better if she would sit down.

“Yeah Avery, come on and join the party,” said Steven, trying his best to be humorous, “There is plenty of love to go around.”

As Roland rolled his eyes, thinking how much of an idiot Steven is, he awaited to see what Avery wanted to do, hoping that someway she could be less anxious and more relaxed whatever she chose to do.

Avery just looked at Mrs. Noonan walked by with the laundry basket and that Steven was playing something off the TV which did not look familiar to her at all. She till kept a god grip on Roland as she analyzed her surroundings with the new people in it.

She did flinch a bit when Steven talked all of a sudden and he sounded different from the first time they ran into each other in the house. "um I guess we can sit down." She said to him after Mr. Noonan went off to go talk to his wife. She did settle down a bit but still had her hands on Roland's arm but it was not so tight anymore.

She walekd over and sat on the couch still feeling weird about how different things were now and how it was still going to be to adjust to her new life. Whn Roland sat with her she placed her head on his shoulder for she mainly felt comfortable with him since he has been there for her the longest and has helped her out more then anyone has ever done in her life.

After a few minutes her eyes closed and she was asleep again proving how mentally exhausted she was from all that has happened and being in a new enviorment.

Her head stayed on his shoulder as she slept peacfully after the long crazy day with being in a hospital, dealing with the paparazzi, and having the noonan sign the foster parents paper work so they can have custody of her instead of ehr having to move someplace else and be extremely overwhelmed.

Avery seemed a bit surprised, or at least that’s how it felt as she kept her tight grip onto Roland’s arm. Maybe it was because of Steven, actually being nice instead of having an ill-mannered attitude towards her that it seemed shockingly different to her, even though his sense of humor was still idiotically present.

She agreed to take the offer and sit down, though she held close to Roland still, though he could understand as to why of course.

“All right,” said Roland to her as he took it upon himself to lead her to the couch. Her grip was still intact with his arm, but she followed and found her spot to seat herself upon and relax, him sitting next to her afterwards. Once they were both seated, she rested her head onto his shoulder, staying quiet.

“Good,” said Steven as he was smiling, “Now that we are all settled, let’s see what happens next.”

“How about some television?” said Roland, “I know you’ve been gaming ever since you got back here after school. Besides, maybe Avery wants to watch something.”

As soon as he said that, he looked next to him only to find that Avery had fell asleep. Knowing she has been having a rough time, and just getting out of a difficult situation, he understood that she was very tired, so he didn’t say a word about it. Steven on the other hand…….

“Well would you look at that,” said Steven, leaning frontward’s to see that Avery fell asleep on Roland’s shoulder, giving a goofy look, “Looks like she wanted to hit the hay a little early. You know what that means?”

“It means you’re nerve-racking,” said Roland, looking at Steven with a sarcastic smile, turning away afterwards rolling his eyes.

A couple of minutes afterwards, Mr. and Mrs. Noonan came into the main room to check if everything was ok, and of course for Mrs. Noonan to meet Avery.

“Is everything ok in here,” asked Mrs. Noonan.

“Fine,” said Steven, focusing on his game while replying, “Though it seems someone is becoming a bit tempered with me for no apparent reason.”

“Steven is acting like usually does. An idiot,” said Roland as he replied to Mrs. Noonan’s question, “But the person I wanted you to meet is in dreamland right now.”

“Oh,” replied Mrs. Noonan, “Well let her rest for now. I don’t want to wake her up. The poor girl.”

“You should have seen the hospital,” followed up Mr. Noonan, finding his way into the conversation, “It was nonstop. Photographers and cameramen all over the place. Reporters trying to get inside, pushing and shoving. All of that just to see one little girl about her abusive lifestyle.”

“Oh my goodness,” said Mrs. Noonan after hearing of the events near the emergency room, “It must have been a big deal if there was people shoving each other to get inside.”

“Basically because it’s the biggest thing to happen to happen in our boring town,” said Steven.

“Avery?” said Roland, trying to wake up Avery once more so that she could meet Mrs. Noonan.

Avery was not easy to wake at first for she was just to tired about what had happened and her body just wanted her to rest for a long period of time to help her body recover. But she was once again awoken by Roland and groaned whn he did that. "Why can't I just sleep I am tired." She said to him as she slowly opened her eyes but her head was still on his shoulder.

Once she looked up too see pretty much everyone was looking at her and she shrunk back a bit since she was still not that social and not used to having all eyes on her. "um.....hi." was all she said when she saw Mrs. Noonan was looking at her and it was Avery's first time meeting her in person.

"What am I suppose to do Roland?" She asked Roland in a whisper for sh had no clue at what to do or say. Avery was just sitting in the room in scrubs from the hospital, no real clothes, exhausted, and was just tired. But she was also scared about making a good first impression with Mrs. Noonan since its thier first meeting each other.

Avery's grip had retightened on his arm for she was just mainly scared and it was just going to take time for her to get back to normal well in societies eyes at least. She woulld still be mentally scared from what she went through and will hesitate around men (expect Roland and Mr. Noonan) due to what her s call father did to her.

As Avery awoke, her voice speaking in tiresome grievance as she complained about waking up, everyone in the room stood and watch as she opened her eyes and wondered of what her reaction was going to be. Once she looked around and noticed all eyes were on her, an expression of worry developed onto her as she nervously spoke to Mrs. Noonan, telling her hello.

“You must be Avery,” said Mrs. Noonan with a sweet smile across her face, “I’ve heard many things about you. How are you feeling sweetheart?”

Roland had hoped that Mrs. Noonan’s cheerful and bright personality would bring Avery a bit more comfort, but instead she was hesitant. She gripped Roland’s arm very tight and asked what was she suppose to do next.

He knew that she was scared, mainly because of the gripping pain he was feeling in his arm, but he didn’t want her to feel this way.

“Tell her whatever you feel,” he said to her, “Just be honest with us so that we can help you. Nobody is here to hurt you Avery.”

As Mr. Noonan kept quiet and Steven focusing back onto the television, Mrs. Noonan leaned down to lower herself into Avery’s position. While on one knee, she reached out to grab Avery’s hand gently, trying to comfort her and tell her that everything would be ok.

“I know you’ve been through a lot of pain,” she said softly, “But nobody is going to bring harm to you sweetie. Everything you have been through can be forgotten because you’ve been giving a chance at a better life with us, and we are going help you in any possible way we can. It might take a while, and I can understand that, but just be open with us so that we can help you.”

Avery was still frighten wtih everything for she was mainly used to Roland not the Noonan family, except for Mr. Noonan a little. Steven she was still not at all sure about since he was well strange to her and for Mrs. Noonan she had mainly encountered problems from people that were her gender with her mom walking out and having all the female students torture her more mentally. But when Mrs Noonan grasped her hand she flinched a bit showing how badly she had been abused to be scared even of a gental touch. But it also showed Mrs. Noonan how skinny she truly was due to being malnourished.

"This all feels so weird I am not used to all this people caring and wanting to help it is all so new to me for I am still scared of the world having a mom who walked out on me and then a dad blame me for everything makes me scared of people except Roalnd and hi stubbornness in wanting to talk to me." Avery explained a little tense from everything."And it is also weird taht all I have for clothes are these scrubs now I miss my jeans and sweater I wore all the time, even my run down sneakers." She said for she had grown used to wearing those clothes all the time it was comfort but she knew that the hospital cut her clothes off so they could take her in for surgery.

The big thing that was going t take time was her trust in people. The only person she had truly trust was Roland. She had loosened her grip on him a bit after realizing that she had a tight squeeze on his arm. Avery mainly had no clue at what else to say or do now she felt tired, exhausted, scared, and a bunch of weird emotions that was just spining in her head. "I am sorry for being so skittish I never really grew up with great role models in my life." she apologized to them.

As the family tried to make Avery feel more welcome and accepted in the household, she had explained to them how she was not used to any sort of concern to her well-being from others. She talked about her fear of people and her parents, mainly her father, but mentioned her meeting with Roland and how determined he was to talk to her.

Once Roland heard he was mentioned, a smirk rose upon his face.

Avery then discussed her clothing issue, stating that her normal attire consisting of her sweater, jeans and wore out shoes were basically gone.

“Don’t you worry on that sweetheart,” said Mrs. Noonan, replying quickly after Avery finished talking, “First thing we plan to do for you is clothes shopping, and you can pick and choose whatever you would like.”

As Mrs. Noonan stood back up straight on her feet, Roland noticed a bit more of ease and less pain in his arm, realizing Avery was starting to feel a bit more relaxed. Afterwards, Avery began to apologize, telling them she was acting nervous and stated that she never had grew up with great role models.

The Noonan’s and Roland began to laugh after they were called role models. None of them had ever considered of ever thought of being worthy to be called such, but it was very nice of her to say.

“You don’t have to apologize Avery,” said Mr. Noonan, “It’s ok. We just want you to feel at home is all, and we are going to help you in every possible way we can.”

“Yeah,” said Steven abruptly joining in the conversation with a pleasant look, “Though it isn’t very often to be called a role model.”

Roland had looked over to Steven, giving him an awkward expression, with Steven looking back at Roland confused.

“What?” said Steven.

“Either way,” began Roland, looking back over to Avery, “We’re here for you Avery. Don’t ever feel like you can’t talk to us about anything. Me, Mr. and Mrs. Noonan, we will help you with anything you ask.”

Roland knew that it would take time for her adjustment into a new lifestyle, especially being placed into a new family, but he knew in the back of his head that everything will work out. He felt that everything eventually will be ok, and that Avery could one day become a happier person, hopefully, but only time would tell.

Avery was still a bit nervous around the Noonan but she did feel a bit more at ease at seeing how kind they were to her and sweet....well except for Steven who was obviusly not payng attention to what was going on. She just looked at Mr. And Mrs. Noonan as they talked to her espcially about the part of them taking her shopping for new clothes even though she felt weird about going out because of the news people.

"Thank you Mrs. Noonan but I am scared to go outside those reporters are ruthless on trying to get an interview with me about what happens to me and hw all this happened." Avery said for she was scared to go outside now for she hated how they try to force an interview on her.

She did smile at bit when they said that they just wanted her happy but when Steven ntervien in the convo she just looked at him. "Um Steven no offense but I only see Mr. And Mr.s Noonan along with Roland as Role models sorr the last few times we meet you did not seem very thrilled I was around." She said to him while she scooted closer to Roland.

"But tank you all for everything I know its going to take time for me since this is a big adjustment for me nd I hope I can adjust with no hiccups but hopefully I do not get so nervous and scared." Avery said as she placed her head on Rolans shoulder for she was still tired and exhausted from the day and felt like she could sleep for a week or a month maybe.

It’s if as though Avery seemed more calm when the Noonan’s told her that everything was going to adjust and get better, and in doing so, she was constantly thanking them for all the things they have done for her so far, and for what’s to come.

Addressing Mrs. Noonan with the reporters, she knew for a fact that it would cause more of a stir if they had gotten their hands onto Avery, which would make more matters worse for her.

“I know you’re scared sweetheart,” said Mrs. Noonan to Avery, looking over to her husband to notify him with the problem as well, “Maybe we can find someway to keep them away from here, but I wouldn’t know how.”

“We’ll find someway….eventually,” said Mr. Noonan, scratching the back of his head as he replied.

Avery even addressed Steven on him not being a sort of role model, explaining that their meetings seemed of an annoyance to him. Though he knew it was the truth, he didn’t want to say anything due to embarrassment, so he kept quiet and continued to what he was doing.

But out of all of it, Roland could see that Avery had felt safe as she thanked them once more before laying her head down onto his shoulder. Though he wasn’t really sure if she was going to sleep, he knew she was very tired and wore out.

“Can I ask you guys a favor?” said Roland to Mr. and Mrs. Noonan quietly whispering, “Could you guys fix up my room very quick so I can bring Avery in there to go to sleep?”

“Yeah, sure” replied Mr. Noonan, “Just give me a couple of minutes. I assume your room isn’t too much of a mess is it?”

“It shouldn’t be,” giggled Roland a little bit, “Not like Steven’s room I’m sure.”

As Mr. Noonan walked out of the main room, headed to Roland’s bedroom to fix up his bed, Mrs. Noonan walked out as well and headed straight into the kitchen, leaving Steven, Roland and Avery by themselves in the living room.

“Her dad, he’s in jail now isn’t he?” questioned Steven, “Or is he out running the streets in hiding, avoiding the police stuff?”

Though Roland knew that Avery’s father would stop at no ends to retrieve her back into his possession, he felt that with the help and support of the Noonan’s, plus the security of the cops, she would be much more distant and safer away from him. Though the media said he was in prison, he could find any way to escape at any time, which could mean trouble for everyone involved.

“The media announced that he was caught and thrown in jail,” said Roland to Steven, “But honestly, I’m not entirely sure. It’s kind of frightening to think on it.”

“But,” said Steven with a smirk on his face, “You would have to admit it’s kind of exciting too.”

Roland looked at Steven as if he had lost his mind, shaking his head as he continued on the subject. “No Steven. None of this is exciting. If you’ve only heard the things he did to Avery, how they both lived and how she was treated. It’s nowhere near exciting. It’s horrible.”

Avery had fallen asleep on Rolands shoulder again wnating to just rest and just regain all the energy she lost from having to deal with ehr father, school and other things that made her stay on her toes until she finally was a bit fre. The media on her tail wnating t know all the details that she did not wish to bring up. ALl she wnated was for the memories of the ordeal to fade away and to never resurface again.

while Roland was talking to Steven the new switched on with their breaking news. "Breaking news the young Girl Avery Jones has been reported to have been discharged from the hospital no information has been given n her wearabouts for the doctors code of confidentiality but many believe she must be in a foster care service and avoiding the public eye." The lady on the news said.

"And in other breaking knews a terrible crime scene was found in the jail for a cop had been strangled to death and is believed to have been killed by an inmate that after killing the officer stle his keys to escape." She explained over the news and had paused for a moment. "I have been just informed that the inmate that has escaped is none other then Eric Jones father of Avery Jones so please contact the police for the police do say e is a dangerous man and hopefully his daughter is far far away by now."

Once the breaking news ended and the normal program was running. Good thing Avery was to deep in a sleep to hear what was going on the tv but if she were to hear it or knew her father was coming after her she would flip and freak non-stop feeling like she would have to run away and try to disappear in some way shape or form.

The conversation had drove to a halt as the local news had appeared to briefly give out an official update to Roland and Avery‘s previous location earlier, claiming that Avery was released out of hospital care and sent to a foster care facility.

“Well would you look at that,” exclaimed Steven, “She’s making the headlines. Just think now, she’s going to be one of the biggest things to happen at our school. Seriously, nothing this big has ever hit our town before…or at least in the case of violence that is.”

Steven seemed to be thrilled with all of what was being announced, but Roland just shook his head without saying a word, focusing on what other topics were to be revealed on the broadcast. He looked over to Avery, finding her sound asleep next to him, looking peaceful. He smiled a bit, but the smile quickly went away with the next report being revealed.

The news announced just after that a cop was just killed by a brutal strangulation from none other than the man who was placed in jail not long ago, revealing to be Avery’s father as the report led on to claim he had escaped prison.

Knowing all of this had Roland in shock. He knew what his plans were, who he was going to look for, and what he could do to get her back, and it made him start to worry not only for Avery’s safety, but for the Noonan’s, his other family, and what would result if they were found by the recent escapee.

Though Roland wasn’t the only to witness this unpleasant story, Steven’s reaction was just about the same as they both stared at the television with an upsetting look on their faces.

“That’s bad, isn’t it?” questioned Steven, once thrilled but now worried as he turned to Roland.

“I would say so,” replied Roland with a tone of fear.

“Avery,” exclaimed Mrs. Noonan as she called for Avery to inform her on the room being ready, “Avery? The room is ready for you sweetheart.”

Roland couldn’t really move himself, couldn’t think or say anything, just sitting there as he wondered where would Avery’s father go. Where would he try to look? Or a better question….

Where is he now?

Avery woke up when Mrs. Noonan woke her up and her eyes a bit trying to wake a up a bit and thank fully th news was talking about other stuff and not about her father's escape anymore. "Sorry guess I am really tired my bdy must be really relaxed and not runnign on adrenaline anymore." She said and looked at Roland and saw he was pale as a ghost. "Roland are you ok?" She asked him.

Her father was on the run growling for he was furious now. Avery once I find you i will send you to hell that is a promise." He said to as he kept running he killed somoene in a car and took the car leaving the dead body on the road as he drove off on the hunt.

Avery after a bit finally left to go to Rolands old room to go lay down for her body was just to drained for everything and just wanted to sleep the rest of the day away for she felt like she could sleep for 24 hours but she did wondered what was wrong with Roland for he loked so scared about soething but he looked like he did not want to tell her at all. She wen to th room and loooked at it and thought it as the nicest room around for all she was was a matreess broken furniture and an old blanket when she lived with her dad. It was nice to be in a real room. She thanks Mrs. Noonan for everythignand sat on the bed looking at her feet a bit before laying down again and slowly falling a sleep not knwing what will happen tomorrow or if she is willing to go to school at all due to the fast she had no real clothes just the scrubs the hospital gave her and all her supplies were still back at the old house.

Cops and sanitation crew was working in the house to clean it up and collect things that might belonged to Avery and also some were there just to see if her father would go back to the house.

Roland looked over to Avery, his eyes wide of concern as he expressed them yet he didn’t want her to be worried of him nor of what he just learned, replying with a lying nod as he began scratching the back of his head.

“Y-yeah. Yeah, I’m ok Avery. Nothing to worry about,” he said, unconvincing as he turned his view back to the tv.

Steven looked over to Roland, knowing that he was lying as he crossed his arms in disbelief of what he was doing. He knew when Roland was lying, and also knew how not good of a liar he was.

As Avery got up and was heading to Roland’s room, now fully prepared for her to rest in as Mr. Noonan left the inside of it, Mrs. Noonan waited before shutting off the lights, wanting to make sure Avery looked comfortable enough to sleep. Once it had seemed confirmed, she shut off the lights.

“Try to rest ok sweetheart?,” said Mrs. Noonan with a comforting tone, “We will be here if you need anything. Don’t be afraid to ask.”

Once all was said, a simple but sweet “Goodnight,” was said from Mrs. Noonan as she closed the bedroom door.

With Mrs. Noonan walking back into the kitchen, the only ones left in the main room was Roland and Steven. Both were still surprised from learning of the escape of Avery’s father, fearing of the events to come.

“I would have told her, ya know,” said Steven to Roland, “She has a right to know.”

“Dude what the hell?” said Roland with a more frustrated tone of anger, “I’m trying not to get her upset, and you’re over there saying I should tell her that her father is coming to find her? What I should just tell her ‘Hey, you’re not going to believe this, but your dad just busted out of prison and is coming to find you right now’ and hope she’ll be ok with it? Seriously.”

As Roland was now more ticked off, he wanted nothing more than to just steer clear of Steven’s stupidity of words. In doing so, he picked himself up from his seat and was making his way into the kitchen.

“It could be worse,” mumbled Steven to himself.

As Roland had entered the kitchen, he sighted both of Steven’s parents keeping busy. Mr. Noonan was reading over some bill papers at the kitchen table, while Mrs. Noonan was preparing dinner. Once she turned to notice Roland’s presence, seeing his face was pure red and distraught, she question him to see what was the matter.

“Roland?” asked Mrs. Noonan, “Are you ok? You look as if you’re going to explode.”

Mr. Noonan raised his attention to notice Roland in the kitchen as well, his face puzzled as to seeing that Roland wasn’t looking too happy on something.

“Steven is just keeping me in a bad mood is all,” answered Roland, popping a question afterwards, “Can we talk for a minute?”

“Yes, of course,” said Mr. Noonan, getting up to pull out a chair for Roland to sit in so that he could sit down and discuss his issue with each other, “Something wrong?”

Avery thanked mrs. Noonan and dozed off into a peaceful sleep not knowing what was happening or going on at all. She did dream but it was plain simple ones out there where nothing happened in her dream and she knew that but did not care at all for it was the first night that she could peacefully dream and not fear her father would come and do something or one of his friends.

The past is what she desired to forget and just move on in hopes of finally being happy once again and not live in a little world full of fear and not knowing if she was going to die the next day or not. She remained curled up into a ball in a deep sleep not knowing how much she actually missed sleeping in a real bed instea of an old mattress on the floor. To her she was in paradise and was glad to finally just be a normal teenager and possibly have a great future.

But unfortunately her father was out and on the hunt for Avery saying it was finally time for the brat to die. “I am coming for you Avery soon your blood will spill and all the bad you caused will be erased with the price of your blood.” He said as he went off robbing a convenience store and killing a couple to steal their car and drove off to find the little brat that he believed ruined everything in his life, especially his marriage to his wife.

After a few hours though Avery opened her eyes and sat up looking around trying to remember where she was at but soon reliazed she was being fostered at Roland’s families friends home. She slowly got out of bed and made her way to the door looking out still a bit cautious about everything. Once she saw the hall was empty and slowly walked out and made her ways down stairs for she wanted a drink of water at least. She did not want to bother Mr. or Mrs. Noonan for a drink since they were nice enough for her to stay with them. She made her way to the kitchen slowly wanting to stay quiet and not cause any problems.

“Well…kind of,” said Roland, taking a seat near the kitchen table, “I’m kind of worried.”

“Well Roland, we’re all worried,” said Mr. Noonan, laughing a bit, “I mean we know you care about Avery, and we-”

“Yeah, but..” continued Roland as he interrupted, “It’s just that…well…I have a feeling that he’s going to find her, you know? And that when he does, he’ll try to kill all of us for trying to-”

“Roland” said Mrs. Noonan interrupting Roland this time, “Are you talking about Avery’s father?”

“Yeah,” replied Roland as his face expressed a worrisome look, “I mean, I want to help Avery, but I’m scared also. Her father will probably do anything he can to find her…but I don’t want anyone of us to get killed trying to protect her. It’s just not right.”

As Mrs. Noonan walked over to the sink to clean her hands very quick, she knew that not only was Roland worried of Avery’s safety, but everyone else’s as well.

“We’ll figure something out along the way sweetheart,” said Mrs. Noonan to Roland happily, “If it comes down to it, we’ll have a patrol of troops guarding outside the house, you know like in the movies?”

“Exactly,” said Mr. Noonan laughing a bit harder now, “We’ll be ready for whatever happens Roland. Even if we have to leave town or go into another continent, we will be one step ahead and do everything in our power to keep each other safe. You need not worry ok?”

As they spoke of their plans, it made Roland feel a bit calmer, but the feeling still stood within him. He believed Mr. and Mrs. Noonan, but he wasn’t sure as to what could happen, or if things would be too late. It was boggling him so much that he couldn’t think straight, but he knew he wouldn’t be able to fight it off unless something could be done.

“I’m going to try to rest a bit too I guess,” said Roland as he got up and began walking away from the table.

“You aren’t hungry?” asked Mrs. Noonan, “Dinner will be ready shortly.”

“Will you save a bit for me and Avery?” asked Noonan, “I know she’ll be hungry when she wakes up.”

Mrs. Noonan smile back at him nodding, agreeing to leave leftovers for both him and Avery. Once all was said and done, the only thing Roland wanted to do now was get a couple of hours of sleep.

“Steven,” said Roland, plopping down onto the couch, “Try to keep the noise down ok? By the way, dinner will be ready in a few moments.”

“Really?” said Steven, “Well then I’m going to the kitchen. You can have the living room all you want because I’m starving.”

As Steven rushed out of the main room, Roland made himself more comfortable by laying across the couch, resting his head onto the armrest and closing his eyes. Even though there was still a bit of noise coming from the kitchen, it wasn’t too much to keep him awake as he starting dozing off and eventually falling asleep.

Hours later, Roland had woke up hearing a noise that sounded like footsteps. The rooms were dark due to the lights being out, but it wasn’t going to prevent him as to finding out who was up roaming around. As he got himself up off the couch, he reached up to the ceiling fan and pulled the switch to turn on the lights in the room.

“Someone awake?” questioned Roland, waiting for a reply to find out if anyone was up and near.

Avery was in the kitchen get her glass of water trying to be quiet as possible not wanting to wake anyone up. But once the lights went on and she heard Roland’s voice she got spooked and dropped her glass on the ground causing it to break near her feet freaking her out a bit. She jumped on the counter so she would not step on the glass and she was still a bit freaked out.

“I...I am in the kitchen roland.” Avery said still really spooked out for she did not expect Roland to wake up She said a bit shaken for when the lights went on and she heard a voice it meant beating time.

“I am sorry Roland I got spooked and I dropped the glass.” She said for she was freaking abit fearing she was going to get yelled at ow worst hit.
It was going to take a lot of time for the fear to start fading and for her to feel safe once again and know that she was no longer going to get hit.

Avery curled up a bit on the counter trying to look small wanting to not risk anything and it was her defense mechanizing so it was second nature for her to do it.