This is based on a song called Mary's Song by Taylor Swift. Enjoy.

Young Josephine Wilson was running around the backyard of her foster parents' house. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony was right inside preparing breakfast.

Josephine was singing a song, and before she knew it, she was standing in front of a big grey house. She looked at the structure of it, amazed by it's size thinking maybe the owners are really really rich.

She didn't notice the young boy behind her causing her to bump into him. She looked down the ground knowing she'd be yelled at.

"I'm so sorry mister." Josephine apologized. At 5 years old, she calls every one older than her mister. Even if he's 5 minutes older than her.

"It's alright." His voice were soft like marshmallows. She looked up this time, seeing his big brown eyes. "And don't call me mister, I'm only 9. You can call me mister when I turn 10. For now, call me Alex."

"Hi Alex. I'm Josephine, I'm seven." She extended her hands out like an adult for Alex to shake. He grabbed her hand and shake it firmly like they just agreed about a business deal.

Suddenly, a woman appear at the doorstep of the big house. "Alex, breakfast!" Her smile was warm but her eyes looked sad.

"Well I have to go, Josephine." Alex said sadly. "I'll see you around." Alex turned his back to Josephine and walked to the house.

Josephine couldn't explain what was happening. Suddenly she was really happy. She ran back to the Anthonys' backyard just in time for Vanessa's voice calling her to come inside.

The Anthonys and Josephine were having breakfast. Vanessa prepared her some waffles and bacon with orange juice while the adults eat a club sandwich.

"Vanessa?" Jo started. Vanessa, who was reading a newspaper, looked up at the little girl.

"Yes sweetheart?"

"I met someone today. He lives in that big grey house over there." She pointed at the direction of the house. "His name is Alex and he's really nice." She grinned, her three front teeth missing.

"Must be the Evans kid." Liam, Vanessa's husband interrupted. He then faced Josephine.

"The kids are really nice but don't go there after 4 in the afternoon ok?" He said softly. "The dad's a bad guy but don't tell Alex. He might get mad."

Liam and James Evans have known each other since the Anthonys moved in the neighborhood of Iowa. He was a nice guy once but he discovered drinking and drugs when his father died long time ago.

They still hang out on occasions, usually birthdays, fourth of July, Christmas but Liam never hang out with Jimmy when he's high.

Josephine nodded finishing her breakfast and then putting it on the sink. She washed her own tupperware glass checked the clock and headed outside to play with Alex.

That time of the day, Jimmy was actually sober. Which was shocking for his oldest son Alexander and his wife. He wanted to change his life so bad, so he started today. Better late than never, right?

Alex saw his dad, his heart beating out of his chest. Maybe he was in a bad mood and he'll pinch Alex's leg, it might bruise.

There was actually a lot of time that scenario happened inside the house.

He already asked his mom if he could play outside but usually his dad isn't home and he can play all day. If his dad was home, he needs to ask him if he could play or not.

"Dad, could I play outside?" Alex said bowing his head, preparing for the worst but what happened surprised him.

"Alex, I know you already asked your mom. Go have fun." Alex looked at his dad. He was actually smiling, the lines on the corner of his eyes softening for the young boy. He then hugged Alex, kissing his forehead. "I'm sorry bud. I promised mom, you, Aaron and Amber that daddy would change for the better."

Alex smiled at Jimmy, wishing he was being true to his words.

Christmas came and the families around the neighborhood gathered up to celebrate the special occasion. Alex and Jo have been playing for months now and Jimmy was still sober. He and Liam chatted without drinking alcohol, just a warm cup of cocoa.

Alex and Josephine were talking, acting like adults. Alex sitting on a couch watching basketball with the fam, his arms spread on the back of the couch, with his legs crossed. Josephine was right beside him, both looking like an old married couple.

"No the HOU guys will win." Alex said they were arguing who will win on this game. "Look, the score's 25 and the LA ones have 18."

"I like 18, so maybe they will win." Then the LA Lakers scored 3 making their score 21. "No, they won't win now." Jo said sadly.

She then heard the adults joking around about them.

"Hey kids. You might grow up falling for each other." Jimmy laughed.

"No we won't." Josephine's hands were on her hips. "We're not clumsy!"

The adults all laugh and the other kids were confused.

January came and the Evans decided to let Alex play with Josephine at the Anthonys' backyard, since Josephine was usually the one who goes at Alex.

They were running around and having snow ball fights, when Josephine accidentally threw snow ball on Alex's face. She was laughing so hard but Alex was mad.

"You're not gonna say sorry?" Alex said, his eyes flaring up but Josephine kept laughing. "You wanna get beaten up? I'm bigger than you." Alex pushed her a little too harshly causing her to bump a nearby tree and fall. Alex laughed and she started crying.

Alex tried his best to console the crying girl but no matter how hard he says sorry, she wouldn't stop.

"I won't beat you up. I promise." Alex said almost on the verge of tears. "I'm so sorry Josephine."

She wiped her tears off her face. "Apology accepted, now can we play another game?"

Alex nodded. They decided to play truth or dare.

Josephine asked him: "Truth or Dare?"

Alex putting on his brave face said "Dare." Josephine tried to think of an awesome dare then remembered the movie she watched last night.

"I dare you to kiss me." Josephine smirked when she saw Alex was taken aback by her dare.

He wiped his palms on his pants. "Okay, here we go." The kids both close their eyes, Josephine can already feel the warmth of Alex's face.

"Aaaah I can't do it!" He ran away from her and she laughed harder than before.