The next day, when Marcus arrives at school he desperately wants to talk to Mollianne so he approaches her outside their lockers. Mollianne is putting books in her locker and taking out the ones she needs. She happened to turn and see Marcus as he is walking up to her.
"Hey Marcus, what's up?" Mollianne asked as she turned to face him
"Okay so I've been thinking all weekend about what you told me on Saturday and I might have a way to help you." Marcus explained
Mollianne sighed, "Marcus, I told you my secret not because I wanted help, but because I wanted to tell you. I trust you. You're my best friend and the only friend I've ever had. I didn't want to ruin our friendship by keeping a secret."
"But Mollie, I really want to help you. You deserve a family. You deserve a mom and dad." Marcus told her
"I appreciate your concern, Marcus, but I already have a family and a mom." Mollianne replied
Marcus sighed softly, "What about Scottlynn? Don't you think she deserves a mom and dad?"
"When I told you that this secret would ruin lives and not just mine if it came out I meant that my mom could to Juvie. She could lose me, Finley, and Camryn, who would all get stuck in the foster system bouncing from house to house again and never feeling or being safe." Mollianne said "So just drop it, Marcus. Forget I told you anything, because you can't tell anyone." Then she turned around angrily and walked away
Marcus sighed, "Oh Mollie, I'm so sorry. Please let me help you. You're breaking my heart."
Meanwhile Mollianne ran off to the her favorite place in the school, the school music room. She started pacing the floor as she mumbled to and mentally scolded herself.
"Stupid, stupid, stupid. How could I be so stupid? How could I possibly let my guard down long enough to trust him? My mom taught me not to trust people." Mollianne scolded herself "Why did I have to tell him? Why did I feel like I could trust him?" Then she stopped to think to herself about what Marcus had asked her.
"Maybe Marcus is right. Maybe momma does want to have a family and a mom and a dad." Mollianne mumbled to herself. Then she asked herself, "Have I been holding momma back from getting a family?" Then Mollianne shakes her head, "No Mol, don't think like that. Momma wouldn't want you to. You'll ask her when you get home if she wants a family. A mom and a dad."
Then Mollianne walked to class and sat down in the desk next to Marcus. She wrote a note and then quickly passes it to Marcus, who takes the note and reads it.
The note said: I'm going to ask Scottlynn tonight if she wants a family and a mom and dad, then I'll get back to you with her answer. If she says yes, I'll help you help me.
"Thank you." Marcus mouthed to Mollianne with a small smile on his face
Mollianne nodded and mouthed, "You're welcome."
After school is over, Marcus and Mollianne walk home together. In Marcus' house, when he walks in.
"Mom! I'm home." Marcus yelled
"Hey sweetie, how was school?" Fiona asked
"It was good, mom, but I have a lot of homework." Marcus replied
Fiona nodded, "Okay well I'll let you go and get started. If you need help let me know."
"I will, mom." Marcus said before heading towards his bedroom. He didn't really have as much homework as he made it sound like.
Meanwhile in Mollianne's house, once she walks in she sees Scottlynn sitting down on the couch folding laundry, while Camryn is playing with blocks and Finley playing with his cars.
"Hi Mom." Mollianee said with a smile "Hi Cammie, hi Finn."
Scottlynn smiled back, "Hey baby."
"Hi sissy!" Camryn and Finley exclaim as they briefly look at Mollianne
Then Mollianne sat down next to Scottlynn, "Hey Mom, could I talk to you for a moment?"
Scottlynn put the laundry down and gave Mollianne her full attention, "Of course, baby. About what?"
"I was just wondering if you want a family?" Mollianne asked "Like a forever family?"
Scottlynn looked a little perplexed as she replied, "I already have a family, sweetheart."
"No I know, but I meant like a mom and a dad." Mollianne explained
Scottlynn gave a small nod, "Oh well I guess. I did want one when I was younger, but mostly for your sake and the sake of our safety. Although I stopped wanting one a long time ago, when I realized no one would ever want me." Then she added, "What made you ask, Mol?"
"I don't know. I was just curious." Mollianne replied with a shrug
"It's okay to be curious." Scottlynn responded "I completely understand why you would be."
Mollianne, "I want a forever family too, mom." Mollianne told Scottlynn
Scottlynn hugged Mollianne and sighed softly, "I know you do, baby, but you'll always have me, Cammie, and Finn. We're our own family."
"I know, mom, and I love you. Thanks for being my mom." Mollianne said as she hugged Scottlynn
"You're welcome and I love you too, baby girl." Scottlynn replied
Sorry it's so late. I had no clue what to write and then this came to me.
Anyway I hope you enjoy. Comments are greatly appreciated.
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