Oh he wanted to tell her, no everything will be okay, but he couldn't just let this one slide. "Beverly, you started a fight at school. I can't let it go unpunished. Had you not punched her, it would be different, but you did fight back. I know it's not fair, but when it comes to fights, I have to follow the rules. You will apologize to Vanessa and you will not fight her again. If she threatens you or your mother again, please text me and I will address her myself. I don't care if my record gets tainted, but you're too young to have a record. Now please, no more fights."

Holding her in his arms was refreshing for a change. Okay, so she wasn't some smoking hot twenty-seven year old, but she was a sweet, smart, and charming young woman. He was responsible for her even though he didn't always act like it. Petting her hair, he managed to get in, "Your mother wasn't a ho. She was doing the best she could to provide for you. Never let anyone diss your mother again. If they do, simply just ignore them. No matter what anyone says, remember names can never hurt you or her." Rubbing his eyes, he exhaled. "I will still get your that car, but not because of your grades. As far as I'm concerned you don't desire it. But I'm worried that Van-ass-a will come after you again and if I'm on a case, I usually can't just stop pointing my gun at some thug. So after you clean up and e-mail all your teachers for your assignments, I'll take you out to get a car. If we find one, we can practice in it."

His golden-brown hair fell to the side as he ran his hand through it. "Oh, and no more crocodile tears. They're killing me here." Grinning, he ruffled her locks and stood up to put his belt on. "Hop to it girlfriend. We ain't got all day ya know!"

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[[Oh I love random twists! They keep me interested and on my feet. I tend to get bored easily, so I usually throw in random twists myself, but most people don't like them either. People like the predictable. I like the unknown and random. lol. Well, I'm off for the night. I should be back tomorrow morning or afternoon. Nighty night!]]