Casey had taken the girls over to Liz's for a movie night in attempt to cheer Alexa up. The girls were picking a movie while Casey was in the kitchen with Liz. "So please explain how Alexa managed to get suspended."

Casey sighed. "A girl was saying stuff about her friend and they got into a fight."

Liz nodded and took a sip of her drink. "What did the friend have to say about Alexa sticking up for them?"

"Nothing because the girl is in the hospital after attempting suicide." Casey said leaning back against the counter.

Liz gasped. Casey decided to continue. "I took Alexa to see her, that's why I'm having to cheer her up. I can't belive how close they are and I never even heard of the girl till today."

"Why is Alexa so upset though?" Liz asked.

Casey closed her eyes taking a long sip of her wine. "Kristin's father basically kicked Alexa out after finding out his daughter might be gay. I on the other hand still can't wrap my mind around this whole mess."

Liz was shocked, but managed to get some words out. "Wait you said the girl's name is Kristin? The other day I over heard Alexa telling Billy about a Kris. I could have sworn Kris was a boyfriend."

"You might not be to far off, just the fact that Kris is a girl." Casey answered taking another sip of her wine.

"What do you think about Alexa maybe being gay or at least bi?" Liz asked not expecting the answer she got.

"It doesn't matter to me, as long as she's happy. And besides I would be a hypocrite if I said anything about it." Casey said while Liz gulped.

"I'm sure Kristin's father will come to his senses eventually." Liz said sitting down on the bar stool next to Casey.

Casey gave a ghost of a smile. "For both of the girls sake I sure hope so." Then she sat up a little straighter and looked at Liz. "You didn't see how they both smiled around each other. And how Alexa wiped away her tears when Richard yelled at them. She even planted a kiss on her forehead like it was second nature."

They were interrupted by Billy walking into the kitchen with Reid on her hip and a movie in her other hand. "Reid has chosen and she wants to watch Cars."

Liz groaned as Casey gave an amused laugh. "You wouldn't be laughing if you had seen the movie Cars and all three Toy Storys enough to quote them."

Casey stopped laughing when she noticed Alexa wasn't in the kitchen. "Where's Alexa, Billy?"

"She said she wanted to be alone. I guess she's in the attic. I swear she spends half her time in that attic." (Two months ago Liz had gotten the attic fixed up so the girls would have somewhere to hangout when they were at her house.) Billy answered.

Casey sighed setting her glass down and standing up. "I'm going to go check on her."

Liz also stood up. "Why don't I go check on her? I'm not her mother so she might be more comfortable about this around me."

Casey nodded and slowly sat back down.

Liz could hear sniffling as she entered the attic. "Alexa may I come up?"

"You're already up and even if you weren't you wouldn't care what I say." Alexa said from the conner next to the window.

Liz nodded to herself knowing that was true. "Case told me what happened today."

Alexa crossed her arms over her chest keeping up her defense. "She wants to send me back doesn't she?"

Liz knew she shouldn't have been, but she was a little taken back by the bitterness and chilling sound of the words. "What makes you think that?"

Liz saw Alexa's defense slip for just a split moment. "Because I might like my best friend."

Liz moved closer to Alexa and slid down next to her. "Alexa trust me, Casey will never stop loving you. No matter what you do she will always be your mother. Trust me on this she doesn't care about who you love as long as they're the person for you and you're happy."

"Really?" Alexa asked letting one of her many walls down.

Liz nodded. "Yep, she said it herself."

Alexa layed her head down on her knees as they sat in silence until she spoke. "I guess it doesn't matter know does it?"

Liz thought for a minute before she spoke. "Alexa I can't make you any promises, but maybe Kristin's father will find room some where in his heart to accept both of you."

Alexa nodded laying her head on Liz's shoulder. "Why didn't you tell me or Casey about Kristin? You know you can tell us anything."

Alexa looked up. "Because the kids at school, even the teachers kept telling us we were to close. Principal Quincy was the only one who didn't say stuff to our face or behind our backs. She was nice to us. I was scared you would do the same."

Liz pulled Alexa in for a hug. "Alexa you will never have anything to worry about when it comes to something like that."

Oh and for people who like Krissy characters I'll give you a small spoiler. There will be more of her in chapter 13.