Juvie Girl Has A Daughter?

chapter 15

I had a dream about Charlotte last night. "I tell Dr. Ortega.

" Like a nightmare? "She asks. I shake my head.

" No. It was more of a memory. Or a flash back, whatever you wanna call it. "

"Tell me about it. "

"It was a day my dad had went to Albany to visit us. We were still in college and part of her courses was to work at the school's hospital. And she already had her nursing license, so she actually picked up real work hours which went towards her school time. But anyways she was only supposed to work 12 hours that day. We had already made plans the night before to meet my dad and step mom for dinner. When she tried calling me to tell me she was working an 18 hour shift instead, Sabrina had my phone and was watching peppa pig. When the calling screen popped up, Sabrina answered then hung up. And I thought it was kinda funny because the whole point was she was trying to watch peppa pig and she was getting interrupted. So I laughed and let her do it a couple more times before I took my phone and answered Charlotte. We had the conversation about her working 18 hours and going to lunch with my father instead the next morning. After we hung up I messaged my father and he still wanted to meet for dinner and we did. "

"How did you feel that Charlotte's work was ruining the plans you had made? "

"I was kinda bummed obviously, but working was important. I have a daughter and we had just got married and moved into an apartment. We can always make new plans. "

"Is there something else bothering you? I noticed your splint. Wanna tell me about that? " She points her pen at my arm. I like at my arm.

"I got into a physical altercation with Dylan. " I say slowly.

"Why? "

"We were doing this stupid scavenger hunt for my brothers wedding and I personally feel attacked because my brothers fiance, who is also one of my best friends, put me in a group with my daughters father and my ex best friend. And my twin brother but that besides the point. "

"What is the point then? "

"The point is, she knew that this would end badly, but she didn't it anyway. "

"Okay, let's focus here. What was the altercation over? "Dr. Ortega says.

"I'm getting there. Like k said we were doing the scavenger hunt and everyone decided to take my car. While I was driving, I was telling my brother about Sabrina losing Charlotte's necklace and he made a comment about  thanking God that he doesn't have kids. Dylan of course, took it personally and started an argument. All I said was how my brother and I were having a conversation between the two of us and not her. Then she told me how I'd I didn't want anyone else's opinion then don't talk about it in front of them. We just kept going back and forth until I pulled over and we got out and started fighting. Physically. "

"Is it normal for Dylan to do this? "

"Yea.she takes everything to heart. " I say.

"How do you feel about your situation with Dylan? "

"Honestly, I'm tired of fighting with Dylan and we tried to talk it out but it didn't go well. I fractured my wrist again fighting with her and this stuff can't happen. "

"You say again. Have you fractured your wrist before in a fight with Dylan. "

"No not with Dylan. It was a fight but it wasn't with her. "

Ok continue. "

"I'm 26 and I have a daughter. I can't jepordize getting arrested. If I got arrested from fighting, I would lose my job and I can't do that because of my daughter. And I wasn't thinking about the consequences the last 2 times I got into a physical altercation with Dylan. And if the cops had been called and charges pressed on me. I would lose my job and I wouldn't have any money to provide for my daughter. That's the last thing that I want kr need. "

"You think that Dylan would press charges had the cops been called?"

"I don't think. I know she would. I know Dylan and she would do it out of spite. She is petty like that. "

"And you know that that is a bad influence in your daughter. "

"Yes. It is. She got into a fight and I told her she can't be fighting other children. I told her that there are consequences for stuff like that and I grounded her. I'm sitting here lecturing her about the consequences to fighting but I don't practice what I preach. "

"You feel there should be consequences for your actions. "

"Yes. "I say.

" Tell me about the talk you had with Dylan. "

"She called and asked to go to much and I went. We started out with just talking. Then it quickly escalated. I removed myself from that situation. I left her ther with my bill and went back to work. "

"Ok. Well things didn't get physical, so that's good. Is there anything else you'd like to talk about.? "

"I told caden I wanted to talk to him about going to court for child support and it bothers me that he was okay with it. "

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"Stop." I groan. I get poked again.

"Sabrina stop. "She pokes me again.

" Rina. I'm busy. I'm trying to do some work. Don't you have homework? "I ask looking to my left at Sabrina.

" I finished it. "I look back at my computer.

" Show me. "I say. She groans and goes to get her homework. I send an email and set up the DNA appointment when Sabrina comes back in. She puts her packet on my desk. I open it and look through the work pages that were assigned today.

" Ok. Now go. Leave me alone. "I give her her packet and turn back to my work.

" No. I'm not going anywhere. I'm not dumb mom. I know you didn't hurt your arm playing a game. "I look over at her.

" Um who are you getting an attitude with? Because I know you're not talking to me like that. "

"Did you DRAG Dylan? " She raised one eyebrow. I stare into her forest green eyes and shake my head.

"Number 1, it's none of your business how I hurt my arm. And number 2,you better go somewhere before I DrAg you. "

"You won't. I know you won't. You know how I know? "

"How Sabrina? "

"Because you're scared of me. " Now I laugh at that.

"Oh my god. That was a good one. But little girl, you know I'm not scared of anyone. Now go to your room and listen to baby shark. "

"Make me. "

"No. "

"I said make me. " She crosses her arms and juts out her hip. Oh my god. I hate that she has my personality and attitude. Ugh.

I stand from my chair and she runs out of my office and room.

"That's what I thought! " I say and sit back down.

"I only ran because I have to go to the bathroom. " She yells from I don't know where. I mutter.

"Now that's a damn lie. "