A different view

Chapter 17

"Kit, Can I talk to you for second?" Pha said dragging him towards Beam

"Why not Pha? I'm just saying aloud what we're all thinking. I know Preeth is trying to take the high road but it's unfair! Even if we don't look the same in the mirror, in the eyes of the law we are all the same aren't we?" Kit knew Pha was being mature as usual but this was an unusual situation, how could he not see that? 

"It's Preeth's word against a man who probably doesn't even have his memories. What kind of justice are you hoping to get?"

"You're both right" Beam interjected. "Before this goes down any route, legal or otherwise, I want to meet Sharp and I think we should take Preeth's mom with us"

"What?" they both said in response

"Trust me Pha. This might be the only way" Beam said

Preeth and Lin walked out of the lockers. The rain had stopped and the sun was shining. Alma watched as Preeth was helping Lin with her backpack. Tim had blurted out how Preeth had injured Lin while they were at the gate. I'm glad you've made friends Alma thought.

"Preeth you should stay and help Lin today," Alma said to a surprised Preeth and Lin

"Really Ma? You'll let Preeth stay with me in the dorm?" Lin asked in excitement. Preeth looked at her mom with wide eyes wondering how her mother would react to Lin calling her Ma!

"Um... Sure" Alma said. Lin instantly flung herself on the woman. When she realized what she had done she backed up, saying sorry. It got everyone laughing.

"I'll take care of Preeth. No need to worry. Can she stay the night?" Lin blurted on

"I'll think about it," Alma said. "I'll come by the dorm in the evening". Preeth knew this was a major step for her mother. She smiled sending her appreciation across in her own silent way.

Lin practically dragged Preeth towards the gates anxious to get to the dorm before Alma changed her mind.

"Ma'm" Beam said "If you have the time, we'd like to take you somewhere"

Alma nodded. She was exhausted and without Derek, she felt her strength was sapping out.

Beam had called Forth to inform all that had happened and his plans. Forth relayed only what was relevant back to the group. When they climbed over the gates, Preeth was shocked to see the number of people waiting for them.

"Preeth how on earth did you scale those gates? Could you show me sometime?" Tim asked in astonishment. Lin smacked his head.

Beam was busy trying to call Sharp amidst the commotion. There were over 10 missed calls on his phone so he must have been really worried.

"Is Preeth alright?" Sharp asked as soon as he picked Beam's call

"Yeah Sharp. She's ok now"

"I want to apologize to her. I think she misunderstood me. Please help me Beam" he begged

"Sharp, can we come and talk at your place?"

"Yeah sure," Sharp said

30 minutes later, the doc gang along with Alma reached Sharp's house. Alma had not asked Beam where he was taking her but upon arriving, she guessed. On looking at the man in the wheelchair, she knew. Beam motioned Pha to distract Sharp's sister while he went to Sharp's room to talk to Sharp.

"Beam, thank God you came. I've been going crazy." Sharp said

"Sharp, it's not going to work. It might be better to give Preeth some space"