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Robin:
Two weeks ago:
"Hey hijo?" My mom calls out me me. "Yes mama?" I respond as my eyes dart over to her. "I'm sorry to ask this off you, but I'm kind of high, and need you to go get some cigarettes for me," she calmly explains. "But mama-" I start. "No buts, here's my money and my ID," she cuts me off and tosses it to me. "Okay," I sigh, sliding on my shoes.

I tuck the ID in my pocket, holding the money with my right hand. "Bye," I say. "Bye hijo," she says, grabbing the last cigarette from her pack. She gently eases the lighter to the cigarette, cupping her hands to block the flame. She puts it between two of her fingers and slides it in her mouth.

"What are you waiting for, this is my last one," she explains, breathing out a puff of smoke. "Sorry," I murmur, opening the door.

I shut the door behind me, beginning my route to the drug store.

"This is so stupid," I mutter, anger beginning to boil inside of me. "Why does she have to be so addicted to cigarettes?!"

I walk into the parking lot and open the drug store door.

"Ma needs more cigarettes?" The counter worker asks. "Yeah," I sigh, nodding. "Here's her ID," I pass the card to him.

"10.50," the guy says, handing me the OD back. "Here," I smile, passing him the money.

"There ya go, kid," he says, handing me the cigarette pack. "Thanks," I sigh, walking back out of the door.

I hear tired screeching behind me. Black balloons cloud my vision, before I feel an arm around my neck. He sprays something in my eyes, causing my eyes to sting. Whoever that is, just sprayed pepper spray in my eyes.

I feel my vision become cloudy, as I fall limp.

I know that's not how he kidnapped kids- but like- what does that even matter :D

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