Chapter 9

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Getting to the park Charlie looked around for his siblings as he noticed them happily playing on the swings.

"Hey guys come on lets go get lunch!" Charlie walked over being far enough from any kicking legs.

Both hopped off and followed him to his small car. He unlocked it letting them in. Not noticing the a man approaching them until the man stopped behind the car.

"Excuse me, can I speak with you for a minute?" The man stood tall in a brown t-shirt and and black shorts. He had an average built but with Charlie being more thin then muscular he shut the door to his car mouthing 'lock it' to his siblings.

"Can I help you?" Charlie eyed the man moving closer until he was only a foot or two away leaning against his car.

"Me and my kids were actually just on the trail and I noticed you walk out of the forest. Is that apart of it?" The man asked. His eyes looked Charlie over like a father trying to get the truth outta their son.

"Oh..oh! No no I was taking pictures for school. I came back to get my brother and sister"

"Oh good because kids like to go in to smoke and vandalize the trees. You mind if I see the photos?" He asked

"I...yeah sure" Charlie looked confused but compiled as he got out the large camera from his backpack showing him some of the recent photos. "It's for school mostly."

With a nod the man smiled "My name is John by the way" He held out a hand.

"Charlie" He nodded shaking his hand.

"I actually moved in a few weeks ago. I got my kids going to this park and love the scenery"

"Oh well welcome see you next time then" Charlie headed to the front and got inside.

Pulling out his mind could only think of Thomas.

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