(Ten Years) ~ Elizabeth Olsen

8 ~ Reality Check

Y/N POV

I didn't expect all of this to happen as a result of meeting Lizzie for coffee. But here we are. She finally lets me leave the room once I tell her that I have to go for a run. She reminds me that I am not in running clothes so I stop by the store to get some running shorts and a shirt before going on a run through Boston.

It's dark but that's okay. I don't really know where I'm going but I know well enough that I can retrace my steps. I don't want to leave Mia and Aiden for too long. I know they are sleeping and probably won't wake up until morning but...they are mine now.

I didn't expect to have a teenager and a ten year old at only 32 years of age but here I am.

I'm mad. I'm mad at my brother for leaving. I'm mad at the car who hit him. I would be cussing them out but turns out the driver died too. I just...what's the point of all of this? Why did I have to lose my brother? It makes no sense.

Now it's just Marie and I since our mom died and we haven't seen our dad in years. We barely see each other. I don't even know if she knows yet. They are twins so I know that they have some freaky twin telepathy. She probably knew before I did. I think I left my phone at the hospital so I take a mental note to call her.

I start making plans in my head. I think the clearest while running so this was a good idea. It's almost the end of the school year. They have about a month left and I think it would be best for them to finish here in Boston. Aiden likes his routine and does not do well when it is interrupted.

We might have to start introducing a new routine though because I live in New York.

No offense Aiden but I hate Boston buddy.

They have visited before so I know he likes New York and he is familar with my apartment. I thank the lord that I got a three bedroom apartment last year. Not that I needed it but I wanted more space to throw parties. It's right by Central Park so we can take him to play there.

He's a very active kid and I wouldn't be surprised if a part of his routine is going to the park everyday.

Even though it may be hard for him at first, I think Aiden will do well in New York. I have the twins there and Pam. It will be good for him.

I'm worried about Mia though. She's finishing up her eight grade year and next year she starts high school. Starting high school is scary enough but now she has to start without any of her friends? She might be harder to convince.

She's an absolute sweetheart, but I know this won't be easy for her. I do know she will make sure Aiden is safe and him liking New York might be helpful in convincing her New York is a good place.

So...they will finish school here in the next month, then we will move them to New York. And by we I mean me. Pam is basically running the label with me at this point so I'm sure she wouldn't mind taking over for a little.

I can stay at their house while the kids finish school and write from there. Yeah, yeah this all sounds good.

Thankfully they aren't babies so they won't cost too much money right? Not that money is an issue. I won't have to deal with dirty diapers though. That's a plus.

I love the little buggers a lot so I don't mind having to become their caregiver. I'm kind of excited despite the circumstances.

Alright. So we got the moving situation figured out. Then we gotta figure out where they will go to school next year.

Aiden is way too smart for his age and is in accelerated programs here. I guess I'll have to look into similar programs in New York. He wants to be a piano player, it's one of his special interests.