Chapter 8

They arrived at the diner but Rowan notices Nick acting a little off during breakfast

Rowan- Nick honey what's wrong?

Nick- Nothing mommy

Rowan- Nick Honey you know you can tell mommy anything right?

Nick- Yes mommy

Rowan- OK and I'm sure if it's something you can't tell me I'm sure Mr. Meyer wouldn't mind talking to you either right Peyton?

Peyton- No I wouldn't mind if you ever need to talk I'm always just 3 doors down from you

Nick- Thank you Mr. Meyer

Peyton- Please call me Peyton

Nick- OK

Peyton, Rowan, Ben and Nick finished up there breakfast getting ready to leave the Diner when Stephanie Chad's new wife was coming into the diner

Nick- (scared) mommy?

Rowan- Nick what's wrong it's just Stephanie your daddy's wife why do you look so scared?

Peyton looks at Nick and sees the fear in his eyes

Peyton- Hey Nick buddy talk to me what's wrong huh?

Nick- Can we just go to school please?

Rown and Peyton- Yeah come on boys let go

Stephanie tries to touch Nick and Nick moves out of Stephanie's reach and Rowan and Peyton notice and look at each other like what the hell is going on but they finally make it to the car

Rowan- Nick honey can you tell mommy why your scared of Stephanie all of a sudden?

Nick- I will tonight I just want to go to school

Peyton- OK let's go Rownan do want to ride with us since we took one car?

Rowan- Sure that would be great

Peyton- OK let's go

Rowan, Peyton, Nick and Ben get in the car

Stephanie- I hope Nick doesn't tell Rowan what happens at mine and his father's house

Says to herself