The 158° Plague (The Watty Awards 2013)

Chapter 8: Reconnecting,& Having Faith

Amy's POV

I slowly walked into the room Mason, and his little sister were in. I motioned to Ryan to quickly grab, and drug the little girl so we can talk to them separately. Mason was obviously trying to act like he was asleep but, I sure as hell want buying it. I mean did he really think he could fool me? Seriously? Cause he can't. I am ex-FBI Agent I know when someone's faking something. I mean with how many times I've gone undercover I ought to have enough experience to know.

I said, "Hey kid who do you think you're fooling. I'm not dumb, I know you're awake.". He slowly, and reluctantly got up. Mason was frowning obviously upset he couldn't fool me but oh well. But as soon as he did he imediantly wanted to know where his little sister was.

I know this because he nervously asked, "Where's my little sister Sara? Are you gonna hurt us??? Because I swear if you touch her... Oh what the hell do you want?".

I tried to calm him down by saying, "Sara's the little girl's name that you were with I guess? Well she's fine we just are keeping you in seperate room for now. And don't hate me for asking but, why are you so paranoid?".

He responded, "Yes that is her name.... And I don't wanna talk about why I'm so paranoid. Long story short maybe I trusted the wrong person too many times.". I laughed after he said that because, everything about him said: 'I'm lying!', and my friend spent years talking about him. No she's no stalker, she is just a social service worker. She told me all I know about this kid but, she sure as hell never mentioned him having a little helpless sister stuck in that abusive home with him.

I sighed, and told him, "Mason there's no use lying to me. I knew Jannette, and she told me all about you. I know you think she was just a dumb adult who knows nothing about you but, you're wrong. She knows all about you, your real mom,& your foster 'parents'. She knows that your foster dad hit you, you were responsible for your little sister, and how your foster mom ignored you. How you went through all that shit, and still have the energy to wake up every day, and plaster on that fake smile. And then bullshit everyone about your real life. And Mason she told me all that. She was trying to get you out of there Mason believe me. Her, and a lot of others they tried... And now I'm gonna ask you to try to trust me, and my friends; that we won't ever be like them. Even if the world goes to shit, we will care for you guys.".

Mason shakily said, "Okay I... I trust you.". I came over to him, and hugged him tighter than I ever hugged anyone in my entire life. He pulled back at first but, slowly he came around, and hugged me back just as hard. I was pretty surprised really that he came around so quickly. He seemed so desperate for attention, and love. And just for someone who cared for him because it's been awhile since someone did so. So I plan on becoming like a sister to him.

Then I said, "I'm sorry about how we brought you here, met, and that we couldn't pull you, and Sara out of that horrible place, and protect you. But, now things sure will be different for you guys. You are not gonna take care of her, you'll have a room, Jenna will watch you if we ever go out on supply runs until your older. Then you can come with us. So um... welcome to the group Mason.".