My Red Thread

Where Are We Now?

Chapter 15: Where Are We Now?

Riley was still very dependent on me and Ethan for help. But each and every day she got better. I was just glad to see her alive.

The Idol tour still continued as planed. Riley just couldn't move around as much.

Riley went off to record her first album. She toured the country, singing and sharing her story with others. She still remained my humble, down to earth, best friend I knew.

Ethan and Riley still continue to date to this day. Rumor has it that record labels are about to sign Ethan.

After the tour, Noelle became the poster child for teen drinking and driving. She went to high schools to talk about the accident and prevention of teen drinking. She thanks me and Riley for opening her eyes.

And me? Well, I went with Riley on her solo tour. People come up to me, telling me that I'm an inspiration to them and their children. A record labeled followed me on Idol and signed me on. I was now a real recording artist.

Riley and I went back home for a while. We headed to the park, the same park where I met Logan. The same park were I met Riley.

"Remember the day we met?" I said.

"How could I not." Riley said. "I was a mess. You found me cutting myself."

"You were crying and I saw blood. I grabbed your arms and said, 'No, no. These are not self harm cuts. These are battle scars. You're trying to scare the enemy away.'"

We laughed. Riley said, "You insisted that I should stop self harming and sing. You even checked my arms every day to make sure!"

"Look where that has gotten us: friendships, TV, touring, and albums." I said. I embraced Riley, her little body still was only to my chest.

I couldn't have done this without the help of everyone, especially Riley.