Henry: Showdown

It Takes a Village

Henry is still at Charlotte's house sitting in the dark, wondering what he wanted to say . Charlotte was looking for a flashlight which was out of batteries so they had to go the old fashion way by getting a candle. She tried to talk but was interrupted by Henry who was apparently ready to talk and only wanting Charlotte to listen.

Why didn't you tell me my mom was in town?

Henry, don't... do this not now.

Because what? Because she's dead?

Charlotte started to feel a sense of rage taking her over

LOOK Henry, MY LIFE DOESN'T REVOLVE AROUND YOU OK?

IF IT DOESN'T, THEN WHY DO YOU HANG OUT WITH ME ?

BECAUSE I THOUGHT YOU NEEDED SUPPORT SINCE YOU HAD NO ONE IN YOUR CORNER

Charlotte covered her mouth as she heard what she said out loud .

Henry I didn--

YOU KNOW WHAT? I CAME HERE TO PATCH THINGS UP BUT I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD HAVE STOOP THIS LOW! I THOUGHT AFTER THE DANCE, REHAB YOU CHANGED BUT I WAS WRONG.

Henry grabbed his shirt and opened the door

Where are you going? Charlotte asked as Henry was about to exit.

Henry turned around and said Anywhere that you are not .

Henry walked out of the door and slammed it shut leaving Charlotte crying on the ground. He walked on his way home because he found that his street was already fixed. He walked in his house then went straight to bed because he wanted to forget the day he had.

The Next morning

What're you doing here Henry asked, it sounded too harsh for him. Charlotte turned around from the stove, trying ignore his remark. He had no right to talk to her that way, especially after what happened when he was at her house last night.

Morning you too, I'm making breakfast. She tried to sound upbeat. She was hurt when she and Henry had that argument when Henry was telling her that she hasn't changed one bit and bringing up rehab, but she knew the Mistakes was Henry's, that he really didn't mean those words. At least that's what she told herself.

I know that .....why are you doing it here?

I just wanted to do something for you. She said honestly Besides. She added. I'm hoping you'd join me and head over to school together.

Charlotte.....I don't think that's a good idea. Henry said, sounding more calm. There was so many things going on right now with school and Basketball, he didn't want to bring up the talk of their friendship again, especially this early in the morning.

I know I'm not a good Cook but how hard is it to make pancakes.... She started to ramble but Henry cut her off

Charlotte....I think you know what I mean.

And that was what I was afraid of. She responded, putting the bowl down and stopped emptying out the contents to the trash.

I'm....I'm sorry Charlotte managed to mumble, while holding back her tears as she started to put back the items that she took out. Henry felt the pain in her words, it upsets him to see her hurt but his walls was too high, even for her to climb over.

Don't worry about it, I'll clean it up. Was all he managed to blurt out.

No.......no It's ok. She replied quickly. It's my mess.. I should be the one to fix it up. Charlotte said with Henry understanding the double meaning behind those words. She quickly put everything back and grabbed her bag. On her way out, she turned back to Henry, I'm sorry I bothered you... It's just.... the fight.. Did you really mean it? She paused for a second and then quickly added You know, never mind... I'm sorry ok, it won't happen again... goodbye. She locked eyes with him, fighting the tears back as she said that and took off. She didn't want to know the answer because what she feared the most was that he meant it. Henry stood there for a moment, thinking about the weight of her words.