The Homeless Heart(Robert Downey Jr Fanfic)

Race against time

I'm placed in an all girls facility. One I can't escape from. It is almost like a mental hospital. Only I'm not crazy.

I'm made to wear a grey outfit. Baggy shirt and pants. I get to keep my shoes. There is no privacy what so ever.

I'm rooming with some girl. A big tough girl who looks as though she could rip me in two. I ignore her as I sit down on the bed.

"Hey! You're on my bed, kid." snapped the girl.

I stand up moving to the other one. Before I could sit she stands in front of me. What is this chicks problem?

"That's my bed too."

"I doubt you sleep on both." I retort.

"You're my room kid. If you want this bed. You have to pay."

"I don't have anything."

I watch her eyes go down to my chest. I grip onto my necklace. NO.

"I like your necklace. It will cover for one night on the bed." said the girl with a grin.

"I rather sleep on floor than give you my necklace." I snap.

The girl grabs ahold of my hair. Tugging at it. I yelp in pain. I'm trying to break free of her.

She yanks the necklace off. Then kicks me to the ground. I lay there crying. The girl holds the necklace up in the light.

"Wow, I really like this. Looks like something a boy gives to a girl he likes." she sighs.

"Give it back!" I cry.

"To bad its not my style."

I watch her walk into the little the little bathroom. She drops it into the toilet. I run over trying to stop her.

"NOO!" I shout.

The girl flushes the toilet. I try to save it but, it was too late. The only thing that held my memories of my past. I sit there crying my eyes out.

"NOOOO!"

"Keep in mind, Princess. I run this place. If I'm not happy no one else can be." spat the girl.

A tap comes at the door. It was one of the female workers.

"Let's go ladies! Dinner time." she announces.

I get up dry my eyes. Fixing myself up. I hate this place. I sit there not touching my food.

I see all these girls laughing and having fun. I can they be happy in a place like this. It's like prison.

I miss the Keller's more than anything. I keep praying they would get me out of here.

After dinner, we all needed to take a shower and brush our teeth. I walk into the room.

The bed pad is off the railing. Its on the floor along with the pillow and blanket. That girl smiles turning off the light.

I didn't even bother arguing. I just layed down on the cold plastic mattress. I cover up. Tears falling from my eyes. As I drifted into slumber.

~Sam~

I meet up with one of my old college buddies. He's the only lawyer we know. That would help.

I had him meet up with me at the diner. Corey steps in through the entrance in his work attire.

He shakes my hand and sits down. I ordered him a water. We caught up a little before getting down to business.

"I'm really sorry about Jasmine. Not being able to have kids. Must be unbearable." said Corey.

"Yeah. But, we found ourselves a piece of happiness." I smiled.

"No way. You adopted."

"Kind of. She's sixteen."

"How did you manage to adopt a teenager?"

"We didn't adopt her. We took her in. You wouldn't believe what this girl has been through."
"Oh, wow."

"I need your help. You see yesterday they took her from us. I don't know how they knew she was missing. I don't know how long it will take until she is taken back to North Dakota."

"Were you planning on adopting her though?"

"Yes when the time was right. She's lived with us for two months. Doing well in school. I've done everything right."

"I don't doubt that for a second. Where is she now?"

"From what I found out. She has been taken to Bellview Youth Facility."

"Worst place for a kid to be held. Well, I'll see what I can do. I hope you kept records of what you spent on her. You're gonna need it."

"I really appreciate this Corey. Natalie means the world to me. I promised her I would get her back."

"I'll keep you updated if anything changes. My first mission is to keep her in California."

"Thanks Corey."

I smile to myself. Step one done. I'm hoping to get Natalie back. I need to tell her the good news.

I hope they let us see her. God, she must be scared out of her mind. I do hope she is okay.

I arrive home. Jasmine is sitting on the couch. Crying. I sit next to her. Wrapping my arms around her.

"Don't be sad babe. We'll have Natalie back soon." I said.

"Oh, Sam. What if we can't get her back?" she asked.

"Corey is going to help us. We show the judge that Natalie was happy. Every need was met and the love we have for her. They have no choice but to give her back."

"I just worry they won't. I keep feeling that she is suffering. I want to see her."

I sigh to myself and kissed the top of her head. I want to see Natalie too. I'm so worried about her.

Is she being taken care of? I pray she doesn't try to make a run for it. It will make it hard on us to get her back.

Later in the night. I'm laying in bed. For the life of me I couldn't sleep. I get out of bed and leave from the room.

I walk down the hallway. I lean against the door of Natalie's room. We still haven't finished painting it.

A lone tear falls down my cheek. I go in staring at the flower she drew on the wall. I traced the design with my index finger.

I smile to myself feeling as if she's her. I look back on the day when went to the beach.

I can see Natalie running down the shore. Her smiling brightly as she looked back at me. I miss her terribly.

"I'll bring you back home Natalie. I promise." I say outloud to myself.

***Sorry for not updating. I've been real lazy. I will try and update again soon. Vote and comment please.***