Always Otters

Chapter 7. Otter Number Four...Together Again

The new kid sits there arms crossed, He's  furious! First week that he moves in with his dad , and he gets framed and thrown into this crazy place. That's messed up. 

"Caiden , the director will see you." Says the secretary.

Caiden walks back. Tony , Ben, and Joy make eye contact with each other.

"Hey...it's Caiden." Mouths Joy.

"Who? " asks Ben.

Tony is sitting closer.  So, he leans in and says: " It's Caiden"

"Didn't he move to Ohio?" Mouths Ben who still remembers the day Caiden moved.

Everyone sits there. This is pure ridiculousness. There is no doubt someone is targeting each of them and their former childhood circle of friends, But, Who? And, why wonders Ben yet again.

Caiden sits down after entering the Directors office,

"Did I offer you a seat? Asks Mr. Bundy.

"No." Answers Caiden.

"Then, stand up...you are hear because you have a few lessons to learn...let's start with respect." Says Mr. Bundy authoritatively.

"Ok." Says confused Caiden, as he stands back up.

"Why are you here?" Asks Mr. Bundy.

"I'm not sure...I'm innocent. " says Caiden.

"Do you think that you are the first person to give me a sob story of innocence ? Well, you're not! So, again why are you here? " asks the Director.

"Again, I don't have a clue." States a frustrated Caiden.

"That's right....what's wrong with kids today? You are guilty!otherwise you wouldn't be here...What you did is just plain stupid...You could have gotten hurt....honestly, you got off easy coming here...what made you do it son?" Asks Mr. Bundy.

"I'm not your son...and I'm innocent." States Caiden.

"You graffetied a heard of cows. Who does that? Really? What's behind the thick scull of such a block head? You tell me? I'd really like to know." Says Mr. Bundy with enthusiastic , sarcasim.

"I would never do that! I'm not artistic...I hate being around farm animals ! Yeah, only a low life would do such a thing...I'm telling you...It's a frame up! Why won't anyone believe me? This is messed up!" Shouts the teen.

"Watch your mouth son...ok...I see you....and I get why you are here...you are a problem teen.  You have no back bone. You refuse to man up and accept the consequences of your misdemeanors...personally, I think you belong in jail. Spray painting a bunch of helpless cows it's disturbing,...by the time you leave here you will see that! For now just leave Get out of my face just go back to class." Says Mr. Bundy.

Caiden storms out ; And, Mr. Bundy sits there in disgust of the exiting teen.

Caiden is shown the classroom by the secretary. He looks around. Hmm...is that Ben? No, it can't be...he must be seeing things. Wait...is that joy? No, it can't be.  He recognizes Tony but not quite sure from where.  He takes a seat in the circle of chairs.  Apparently it's feeling time.

"Please join us." Says the therapist taking the lead with the teens.

"So, we have a new student..." begins the therapist.  However, before introductions are made Joy says:

"Hi Caiden." Caiden looks curiously.

"Welcome old friend." Laughs Ben.

"Surprise, the gangs all here." Giggles Tony.