Bailey's POV
Three years ago today my mother left my dad and I've been living with my dad in Alabama since then.
It's hard for me because last year my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer, probably because he smokes about four giant cigars a day. Anyway, the doctors said my dad only has a few more weeks before he needs surgery, and the surgery gives him about a 80% of a chance to not make it.
"Dad! I'm going down to the docks to meet Brooklynn!" Brooklynn is my only friend, she's going through a lot too, everyday we meet up at the docks before school. It's the only way to get some alone time.
"Kay Bails! Just don't be late for school!" My father coughs as smoke floats out of his mouth.
I go out the door and begin to walk. A few moments later when I arrived I saw Brooklynn sitting by the water. She had a cut down her face. "Brooklynn what happened?" I ask in shock.
"I forgot to do my homework. again... My mother did this to me." She mumbled. she began to speak again, "I don't want to go back home Bails she is always getting mad at me and just can't ever seem to anything right... she always is hitting me".
