Piper didn't know where David was taking her. He had woken her up early that morning telling her that they had somewhere to be. Ever since the rally David had been acting different. No one talked about Jack. When Piper had asked about him Mayer had changed the subject. She knew he had lied, but he'd had his reasons. Everyone keeps things to themselves at some point.

Once they crossed the Brooklyn Bridge Piper got nervous. Skittery had never taken her into Brooklyn. He had said that she was too young. David noticed that she was scared and put a hand on her shoulder urging her on.

Five minutes later they stood outside a gate. A sign above it said Sheepshead Bay. This was where Race went everyday. If Skittery found out she was here she'd never hear the end of it.

"This'll be our secret." David said looking down at her.

She nodded letting David guide her through the crowd. David had stopped to talk to someone when Piper saw Race walking towards them, so she got David's attention. She pointed to Race who was flipping a coin in the air while he walked. David pushed Piper behind him whispering for her to be quiet.

"Hey Race." David said once he was close enough.

Race looked up giving him a confused look.

"I need to talk to you. It's important." David said putting a hand behind his back to keep Piper quiet.

"Is Les behind you?"

"Not exactly." David said shyly.

Race stepped to the side to look behind David. He pulled Piper by her arm from behind him.

"Are you out of your mind?" Race yelled glaring at both of them.

"She had no idea. This isn't her fault. She didn't know."

"This has got to be the stupidest I've ever heard. This even tops breaking Jack out of jail."

David was silent as Piper looked between the two of them. What else were they keeping from her?

"Let's get you outta here." Race said pulling Piper towards the gate.

David followed them not saying a word. Piper needed to know what was going on. He shouldn't be the one to tell her. She stopped just outside the gate making Race turn to look at her.

"Let's go little one."

"No." She said folding her arms over her chest.

David stifled a laugh realizing how much she looked like Skittery. Their was no denying that they were related.

"Piper I said let's go." Race said sternly.

"I'm not going anywhere. Not until you tell me what's going on."

"It's not my place to tell alright? It's not David's either."

"She needs to know!" David said entering the conversation.

"What is going on?" She yelled loud enough for people to stop and stare.

Race glared at David before kneeling to Piper's level.

"Your brother's moving out once he finds a job."

"Where's he moving to?"

"I don't know." Race said shaking his head.

Piper nodded before pushing past Race. The boys followed her letting her have her space. She wasn't mad. Just hurt that she'd had to find out from someone else other than Skittery.

XXXX

Piper hadn't been to Tibby's in over two weeks. It felt like months. Race held the door open for her as the noise spilled out onto the street. He had said that he needed to talk to her. Piper wasn't sure if that was a good or bad thing.

She walked into the restaurant taking in her surroundings. She didn't see anyone she knew as Race led her to a table. Once they sat down he couldn't look her in the eye.

"What's wrong?" She asked breaking the silence.

"I need to tell you something. But you've got to promise that you'll hear me out."

"Just tell me." She said rolling her eyes.

"Skittery did the right thing when he sent you away. I know you think you should be with him. But you're getting too old. He needs to be by himself for a while."

"What?" She asked sounding confused.

"He's almost seventeen. Most kids his age don't have the responsibilities he does."

"So I'm a burden?" She asked with tears in her eyes.

"No. Don't you ever think that. Skitts can't take you anymore. You need a mom and a dad. Not just a brother."

"But I have you, and Blink, and Specs. And I have everybody else too." She said pleading with him.

"You'll always have us. Nothing is gonna change that." He said putting a hand on her shoulder.

"I don't want a mom and dad."

"I would give anything to have my family here. You're the closest thing I've got to a sister. But you're too young to be on your own."

"Boots, Snipeshooter, and Slider do it."

"They don't have a choice. You do."

Piper sighed knowing he was right. She didn't like the situation she was in. But it couldn't be changed.