The Orphans (Based On The Fosters)

Season 3A Chapter 4: Atonement

"I mean, you've got to be lying," Julia said as Noah shook his head. "He really said the guy was dl, but it's clear that it was Caleb who gave him that hickey. He didn't have it until after he went home, and we both know Caleb doesn't really let his foster kids out to just hang out," Noah said as Julia scoffed. "Do you think that Grace, Liam, and Caleb are somehow working together? That they are like secretly trying to bring us down?" Grace asked as Noah raised an eyebrow. "Gtace threatened to publicly out me for everything with both Liam and Zack, but how would she know about Liam?" Julia asked as Noah thought about it. "Remember she read your diary, and you wrote about Liam in it, maybe that's why, but I also see what you mean. Why else would she try to bring down this idea? She's obviously trying to protect Caleb," Noah said as Julia nodded. "She also said she's going to ruin your life if I don't shut it down," Julia said as Noah shrugged. "She ruined my life when she took Connor away from me, so there isn't much she can really do now, we are not going to stop this idea, Julia. We need to save Alex from Caleb because you and I, we barely made it out, and that's because we had one another. Alex has no one, and we don't have a single idea what Caleb could do," Noah said as Julia nodded.

"And boom," Miles said as he pulled a picture up. "You think that's him?" Damien asked as Miles nodded. "That's him, alright, that's your birth dad, David," Miles said as Damien smiled widely. "Thank you so much, Miles, this means the world to me," Damien said as Miles nodded. "I'm so happy I could kiss you," Damien said as the two locked eyes. "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it literally," Damien said as Miles smiled slightly. "I mean, I wouldn't mind it if you did," Miles said as Damien looked away. "Well, here it says he works near here as a construction worker. What's the game plan?" Damien asked as Miles exhaled. "Don't just drop this bomb on him and be like 'oh guess what I'm your son' I think you should like pretend you want to work there to get to know him first before you try and drop the bomb," Miles said as Damien nodded. "Are you going to come with?" Damien asked, avoiding his gaze. "I could, and I would, but I think you should just do this part alone," Miles said, standing up. "Thank you for your help, Miles, like a lot, I really needed it," Damien said as Miles smiled, nodded, and walked away.

"Hey, so you're Mr and Mrs. Evergreen?" Olivia asked as she walked into the establishment. "That's us," Mr. Evergreen said as Olivia smiled. "Well, I'm Olivia, and I'm just wondering if that name rings a bell," Olivia said as the two shared a look. "Why are you here?" Mrs. Evergreen asked as Olivia exhaled. "I know a whole lot as happened between both of you and Rita, but you have to just heat what she has to say," Olivia said as Rita walked in. "Hello mom, hey dad," Rita said as her parents shared a look of disappointment.

"I've brought this cake that says my son is trans and gay and it has like the colors and the gay flag too," Juliette said excitedly as she put the cake on the table. "I love this whole 'supportive mom look' on you, but maybe tone it down just a little?" Jaimee said as Juliette smiled. "I just think that you should know that you're trans and gay and that I'm completely okay with it," Juliette said as Jaimee laughed. "Yeah, I think I know mom, but I also don't think the entire world and their momma should know too," Jaimee said as he pulled up Juliette's Instagram. "I mean, have you met the mom's lgbtqia children? They're such a vibe, and I'm totally like slaying," Julitte said as Zayn walked in. "Slaying? Someone's learning new slango," Zayn said as Jaimee rolled his eyes. "Don't encourage her," Jaimee said as Juliette smiled. "Period boo, I'm always going to stand on business, anyways, enjoy the cake boo," Juliette said as she walked out of the house. "That's your mom," Zayn said as Jaimee smiled. "And your mother-in-law, so you have to deal with it too, boo," Jaimee said as Zayn laughed.

"I'm still holding to everything that's dead and gone, I don't wanna say goodbye cause this one means forever. Now you're in the stars and six feet's never felt so far. Here I am alone between the heavens and the embers," Zack sang as his instructor stopped him. "I love how you sang that Zack, it's like you put the pain you're feeling or whatever emotion into your words, that was perfect," his instructor said as Zack smiled slightly. "I'm going to be right back," his instructor said as he walked out, Zayn walking in. "I heard you, it was amazing," Zayn said as Zack crossed his arms. "When are you going to come home, Z?" Zayn asked as Zack shrugged. "I am home with mom," Zack said as Zayn exhaled. "Are you seriously going to he mad at us forever?" Zayn asked as Zack exhaled. "I'm not even mad anymore, dad, and honestly, I do miss everyone, but I need to do what's best for me, so if you all want me to get better than just leave me the hell alone," Zack said as Zayn nodded slightly. "Happy late birthday," Zayn said as he walked out.

"I thought you were going to shut it down," Grace said as she approached Julia at the convention. "I already told you to bring it on Grace because I'm not shutting shit down," Julia said as Grace exhaled. "Julia, if you don't shut this down, then I promise you, Zack is going to pay greatly for this, and so will Noah, is it worth it?" Grace asked as Julia nodded. "Bring it on bitch," Julia said as she brushed past her to gain more signatures.

"Make this fast," Mrs. Evergreen said as the four sat down for a discussion. "I need to apologize for all the bullshit I put you both through. I've been sober for a very long time, and I really just owe you two a huge apology," Rita said as her parents shared another look. "Honestly, Rita, you put us both through so much, and a simple apology won't change any of that, so leave," her dad said as Olivia scoffed. "That isn't fair, respectfully because you both need to realize that people can change and they can get better. Who are you to give up on your own daughter? Allow her to correct her mistakes. If I can forgive her, so cam you two," Olivia said as Rita smiled slightly. "Fine, just give us some time," her mother said as Rita and Olivia stood up, walking toward the exit. "I have your back," Olivia whispered as the two got in the car.