"Case closed." Bam. The gavel being hit woke Maya up from her daze. Everyone was standing up but she remained sitting. This cannot be happening. Suddenly a clear path formed right between her and the one person she did needed to see. Feeling numb, she stood up, clutching the wooden table as she tried to move closer. The lady looked worn out, as if she was only a shell. That's funny. I feel the same way, Mom. Maya paused as her mother looked up and spotted her. "Excuse me Miss Hart, we have to leave soon if you want to reach on time." A man was standing in front of Maya, a sympathetic look clouding his face. Maya nodded and brushed past him, not wanting to say anything to the man who would take her to her new foster family. "Maya." Her mother pulled her into a hug and they both finally let out the sobs they had been holding in. Why do I have to leave? I need my mother. She needs me. Maya remembered the day perfectly when child care services came to her school and told her she couldn't stay with her mother anymore. Riley had stayed glued to her side as they answered Cory Matthews questions. Riley. Another person to let go of. Maya knew that Riley was somewhere in the crowd and see needed to go find her before it was too late. Gingerly letting go of her mother she felt a hand on her back. Tears filled her eyes and without looking, she turned around and gave that person a hug. "Don't leave. Please." Riley's voice was small and fragile as she pulled her best friend closer to her. They were both crying horrible tears now. "I can't do anything without you." Maya mumbled through her tears and Riley held her tighter. Riley suddenly let go and Topanga took her place. "Maya, I'm so sorry. We tried but they wouldn't let us - " Maya pulled away and looked at Topanga in the eyes. "I know. The agent told me. Thank you for trying." Someone behind her coughed loudly and Maya turned around, just noticing that the room was empty. Her child care agent, Paul, raised an eyebrow and pointed at his watch. Time to go. "One moment sir, there is one more hug for the road." Maya felt Cory wrap his arms around her. "I will see you soon, okay Maya?" Cory held Maya at arm length and gave a sad soft smile. Maya smiled back. "Thank you, Mr. Matthews." She had too many things to thank him for, too little time. He nodded his head though and wiped his eyes. "Maya? We really need to leave now." Maya blindly nodded and faced Riley one last time. "Riles, don't do anything stupid without me." Maya whispered as she felt Paul start to guide her towards the exit. She turned around though and gave a small wave to the Matthews who did the same. "Tell Farkle, Lucas, and Auggie I said goodbye." None of them were crying anymore, just like Maya. They were all numb from pain. She lost sight of them as soon as the door behind her closed shut, tearing her away from her only world. As Paul started the car engine Maya glanced up. The blinding sun had brought people outside and two young girls passed Paul's car as he exited the courthouse. They should be as miserable as I am, Maya thought bitterly. The world seemed to be against her because as Paul drove further and further, she could hear their laughter fill the warm summer air.