A/N: Callie is Stef's biological kid. Callie is twenty, but Brandon is sixteen, twins fifteen, and Jude thirteen. Twins are adopted, Brandon and Jude are new foster kids, they're brothers. Callie comes home to visit.

Callie's POV

"Hey, I'm here!" I called, opening the front door to Mom's house. I heard people walking down the stairs and moms and the twins came into view. They were followed by two boys.

"Callie!" Mariana squealed, almost tackling me in a hug. "I missed you so much. "

"I missed you too, Mari," I said, untangling myself from my sister's embrace. "Hey Jesus."

"Hey Callie," Jesus said, walking over to give me a hug.

"God, why are you so tall?" I asked, fake-whining. "It feels like I'm younger than you."

Moms were next. They hugged me and mom said," We missed you so much, Callie."

"We've all been waiting for you to get here," Mama said, smiling. "How's college treating you?"

"Good," I said. "And who are you guys?" I asked looking at the two boys. One was significantly taller than the other, and I was pretty sure they were brothers.

"Oh, Callie, these are the kids I told you we were fostering," Mom explained, looking back at the boys. "That's Jude and that's Brandon," she said, pointing from the youngest to the oldest.

"Okay, but I only remember there being one," I said.

"Oh, right," Mama said, chuckling."Jude just joined us last week. He's Brandon's brother."

"Well it's nice to meet you guys," I said, smiling at the two of them. They both had straight faces, and Brandon waved politely at me. "Mariana, will you direct me to where I'll be staying."

"Oh, you're going to stay with me because Brandon and Jude are staying in your old room." Mari explained

"That's cool," I said, shrugging. "Lead the way, Mari."

"Hey Callie," Mom called, "is Issac going to be joining us?"

I sighed and said, " We broke up, Mom."

"That's terrible, Cals," Mom said. "Why?"

"I don't wanna talk about it," I said, not wanting to let everyone in the room know that Issac cheated on me. "I'm gonna go up and get settled in Mari's room. I'll be down in a little while."

"Be warned, Mariana has a nerd fortress that her and Emma built in her room," Jesus said, chuckling. "There's computer codings and STEAM club stuff everywhere in there."

"Shut up, Jesus," Mariana said, slapping our brother's arm. "It's not that bad. Come on."

I walked up the stairs following Mariana and we entered her room. "Jesus was not kidding," I said, looking at the two laptops, robotic arms, and the giant robotics competiton trophy.

"Oh my God, you guys are so unsuppprtive," Mari said dramatically, and I laughed. "I guess I'll just call Emma and bring our nerd fortress down."

"Oh, come on," I said, shoving her playfully. "Don't be so dramatic. I think it's cool that your a nerd."

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"Mom pass the potatoes," Jesus said, reaching for the bowl.

"Jesus, will you let the others get some before you get seconds," Mom said, handing the bowl to me.

"Callie hand me the bowl," Jesus pleaded.

"Sorry bro," I said, smiling. "I'm keeping this bowl away from you. It's been nine months since I've had some of Mama's potatoes. They're the best thing in the world."

"Ughh. Come on Cal," Jesus said. "Help your brother. I'm starving over here."

"Moms, when's the last time you fed him?" I asked sarcatically. "A week? A month? God, Jesus, I saw you eating chips like ten minutes ago." I turned to Brandon and Jude and said," Here. Take some before Jesus eats it all."

"Thanks," Brandon said, reaching for the bowl. He took half a spoonful and handed the bowl to his brother.

"Oh, come on," I said, forming a smile towards the reserved sixteen year-old. "You better take more than that before the bowl gets to Jesus."

Brandon shook his head, and looked at his plate. "So, Cals," Mom said, and I turned to her. "You still using the camera I got you for your birthday?"

"Yes, I actually took these really cool pictures the other day," I said, poking at my plate. "Is Dad stopping by tomorrow?" I asked. "He said he was going to come see me when I come to visit."

"Callie, there's no easy way to put this," Mom said softly. "But your father is drinking again."

I couldn't believe what my mom had said. "No, he can't be. He promised me he was done for good after... that thing happened," I said, feeling tears forming in my eyes.

"I know this is upsetting, sweetheart," Mama said, putting her hand on mine. "We thought he was done for good as well. Maybe if you go to his place tomorrow and talk to him, it'll help."

"He doesn't deserve me talking to him," I said, letting anger take over. "After everything that's happened, especially that one night, because of his drinking. Why can't he just get his life together."

"Why do you keep saying 'that one night'?" Jesus asked curiously.

"It's not important," I said, standing up and pushing in my chair. "I'll be in Mariana's room." I ran to the stairs and made it to the top of the stairs before I let the tears start falling. I ran to Mariana's bed and collapsed on the mattress. "God, I'm a mess," I muttered to myself.

A few minutes later, I was snuggled under the covers, crying silently when there was a knock on the door. "Hey Callie," Mom said as she waked in. "How you holding up?" I shrugged and wiped my eyes. "Have you been having panic attacks again?"

I nodded and said shakily," I know it was two years ago, but I can't help but think that if Dad hadn't been late picking me up, I wouldn't have been... raped."

"Honey, I know that your father feels terrible about that," Mom said, wiping the fresh tears. "Honestly, if your father had been there on time, it wouldn't have happened. But if your gonna hate anyone, hate that sick, twisted, psycopath that did that to you."

"Mom, Issac cheated on me," I said, letting more tears fall. "That's why we broke up. Why are men so frustrating?!" Mom chuckled and I said," How is this funny?"

"I'm not laughing at you, honey," Mom answered, leaving me confused. "Mariana literally asked me that question yesterday."

"Looks like she's figured it out before I did," I said, holding a pillow close to my chest. "At least I know that she won't get caught up in boys like I did. At least you have one daughter who's smart."

"Callie, you're smart," Mom said, climbing onto the bed with me. "If I'm not mistaken, you were the one who got a full scholarship to photography school, not Mariana. You're smart and talented, Callie. And I love you no matter what."

"Well you probably won't be surprised to hear that college is crappy as usual," I said. "My grades are fine, but I'm struggling to keep them that way. I feel like a complete failure, Mom."

"You're not a failure, Cals," Mom said, hugging me. "Tell you what, since you're off for summer break, why don't you stay with us for the summer."

"Are you sure?" I asked looking at Mom. "I don't want to add to the four people you're taking care of."

"Please," Mom said, smiling. "I still buy all the things that only you would eat or use out of habit. Plus, I'm sure Mariana won't mind having another girl in the house."

"Okay," I said, smiling. "Just let me get the rest of my stuff out of my car."

A/N: New story. What do you think? Yes, Callie was still raped, but it wasn't by Liam and it will explain what happened in the next chapter.