HARD TIMES

Chapter 17 - Auggie

It was 17:14.
Josh and Maya had just stopped at Alan and Amy's house and takes a deel breathe.
Josh knows Maya was very nerves.
Not just that but she was actually scared.
When he stopped at the driveway he looked at Maya for awhile.
She was shaking and taking very deep breathes.
He could see that she wasn't entirely okay and wants to head back.
But he knows she won't allow him.
She wants to take this entire thing through.
She had to.

Josh sigh as he stepped out of the car.
He walked over to Maya's side of the car and opened the door.
He took her hand and helped her out.
She wasn't much calmer but did try to stay calm.
They walked to the door and Josh pushed the bell.

"Josh. Welcome," Amy said and gave her son a hug.
"Hi Mom."
"Welcome Maya. I'm glad to see you," Amy said.
"Thank you Mrs Matthews," Maya said and gave her a hug.
"Come in," Amy said.
"Is Dad home?" Josh asked.
"Not yet. August!" Amy called and heard nothing.
"He is driving me crazy. Doesn't respond, doesn't eat, doesn't talk."
"Can I go see him?" Maya asked.
"Yeah let Josh take you. He is staying in Cory's room," Amy said.
"Let's go," Josh said.

They walked up to the second story of the six bedroom house and stood still in front of a door.
Josh looked at Maya to see what her reaction is.
She was calm and he knows she is trying her best.
Josh knocks on the door and opens it.
Maya saw Auggie sitting on his bed and sigh.

"Auggie," Maya said and went inside the room.
"Maya," Auggie said and jumped off the bed before running to Maya.

The seven year old boy ran to Maya and immediately started to cry.
Maya took a deep breath and picked Auggie up.

"It's okay Buddy. It's okay," Maya said trying to console the boy.
"Mommy is..."
"I know Buddy. I know," Maya sigh.

The last time she saw Auggie this upset was when Cory was in a accident when she was twelve.
The little boy was just four at the time and of course it wasn't very easy.
Maya looked at Josh and immediately he knew it was a sign that this was going to be very difficult.
Maya sigh as she walked to Auggie's bed laying him down.
She put her hand on his back as she catched a tear with the other.
Josh saw she was upset and didn't know what to do.
What can he actually do?
Nothing.
Not as far as he is concerned.