A/N: Extremely short chapter. Everyone gets to see Christine as a good parent instead of bad. Just wanted to show a different side. Enjoy!

4. The Unexpected

School ended and I'm on my way home when someone cuts me off causing me to slam on my brakes, missing the curb by inches. I pull into my drive way as the jackass pulls in next door. I walk over to the white Porsche prepared to chew this guy out for almost making me wreck my baby.

"What the hell is your problem?" I shout. The top is up and the car has tinted windows like mine so I can't get a good look at the driver. The door opens and out comes Madison.

"You've got to be kidding me. You're my new neighbor?" She spits full of disgust.

"If I have a scratch on my car princess you better know a good hiding place." I seethe. I soften a little as her last words finally hit. "We're neighbors?" My eyes widen at this newly found information.

"Don't worry about your little tonka toy. It's a piece of crap anyway." She flings her purse over her shoulder and walks inside her house.

"Tonka toy?" I look back at Rodney. Yes my cars name is Rodney. "Tonka toys are trucks, dumb bitch." I mumble inspecting for any damage. After finding none I head inside and up to my room. I leap onto my bed and fall asleep.

I'm awoken to a strange sound out my window. Looking at the clock it's 4:27pm. I hear the noise again and get to my feet. I open my window as the noise gets louder and more clear.

"Mmm, Aiden. Right there... papi." I slam the window shut and run down the stairs, trying to get as far away from the moaning Latina as possible. I run past my mother just walking in from work, to the living room turning on some music to clear the disturbing visions.

"What's wrong hon, bad day?" Mom asks coming into the living room. I shake my head not able to speak. "Did you meet anyone yet?" She pushes. I finally find my voice turning down the music.

"I met a couple people." I answer.

"That's all you're giving me? No names or details?" I look at her. She really does try to be there. It's not her fault she's not around very often.

"There's Skyler, he's sincere, cute, and extremely gay." She chuckles at this. "Then there's Spencer, she's kind and funny. You would like them both, we went to lunch together." She smiled glad I'm meeting new people.

"What about the neighbor girl? Did you meet her yet?" Thank you mother for reminding me of what I was trying desperately hard to forget. I forced a smile.

"Yeah I met her."

"And?" I let out a long sigh.

"Total bitch." She nods understanding.

"Well, I have to go back. I stopped by to leave some money for pizza or something tonight." My face fell. "I'm sorry honey. I can call and tell them I can't make it if yo-" I cut her off.

"No mom, it's okay. I understand. We need this." I gave her my best smile for reassurance.

"Are you sure?"

"Totally."

"Alright. I left the money on the counter." We stood and she grabbed me into a hug. "I love you Ash, so much. I really try." Her voice cracks.

"I know mom. I love you too." We pull away and she smiles. It falters slightly as she tries to hold back tears. She never liked to show weakness, especially in front of me.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Her voice cracks again. She grabs her things and rushes out the door.

"Ya, tomorrow." I say to myself as I sink into the couch.