Author's Note: So I was able to beat my writer's block with this story and finished the chapter. Now I knew the story was coming to a close but I didn't realize that it was this close. Yes this is the end of our little story with Kenzie and the Bowmans. Oh and one thing I think I should mention, this story takes place after Tom and Jack move into the guest house, but before Kathleen finds out Jack is living there. Yay this is the longest chapter of this story I have ever written!

Kenzie's POV

"So you ran away from your biological mother because you didn't think she had the ability to take care of you?" the officer asked me

"Yes, I was often spending the night with my friend Kristen when my mom was drunk because she would get really violent and obviously that's not a good environment for a 14 year old." I explained

"Of course, but why didn't you just call the police in Minnesota?"

"I-I thought that it would be better if I found my dad instead of going to foster care." I said "But I didn't expect him to be dead."

"Alright and Mrs. Bowman is your father's wife?"

"Yes"

"And why did you run away from her?"

"I thought that she was going to send me back to my mother, that's what her daughter said, but her daughter was lying. I didn't want to be sent back to my mom, so I ran away." I explained

"And where were you going when you were attacked?"

"Back to the airport. I had received a voicemail from Kathleen, explaining her daughter's lies and that she was on her way to Reno. So I was hoping to meet her back there when the man attacked me."

"Alright, that's all we need from you so I'm going to talk to Mrs. Bowman and then we'll file the charges. You may go back to the area but please do not say anything to Mrs. Bowman. We want to make sure that we get her story straight too."

"Alright" I said and I walked back into the waiting area while the officer called Kathleen back to talk to her.

It felt like forever that I was sitting there but it was only like 10 minutes and she came back out. The officer wanted to talk to both of us to clarify some things.

"Alright I just got word that we have identified your attacker as a mister Nathan Hardison. When he is placed on trial we will need both of you to testify, however you will not ha e to come back here. We will have you testify via video chat from Valley Glen." he started until I interrupted

"Wait so you're not sending me back to my mom?" I asked excitedly

"No. That is the other thing, I am going to call the Rochester police and get a warrant for your mothers arrest. I understand why you didn't want to be placed in foster care in the past, but now you will be staying with Mrs. Bowman. I hope you don't have any problem with that."

"No. Of course not!" I said excitedly "I would love to stay with her!"

"And that is the final thing. I'm going to file to adopt you." Kathleen said and I screamed and hugged her

"Oh thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" I yelled

"Your welcome sweetheart." she said

Everything was going to be perfect now. This guy was going to jail, as was my biological mom, she really needs help, and Kathleen wanted to adopt me! I was so excited, the only thing that was going to be interesting is how Grace reacts.

About 6 hours later back in Valley Glen

"Well Tom is living in the guest house now, so you can stay in his room, and I promise Grace will be fine with all of this." Kathleen tried calming me as we pulled into the driveway of my new home. It was great to have a place to call home. I never considered my mom's place a home.

"If you say so." I said not totally believing her as we got out of the car and walked up to the front door

"Could everyone come down here please?" She asked when we walked in the door despite the fact it was 2 am. Her husband Jeff came around the corner from I assume the kitchen and a smile spread across his face. After a few more minutes and no response from Grace, Kathleen went upstairs and came back down after another few minutes with Grace looking half asleep and annoyed trailing behind her. Grace looked at me and growled. I frowned.

"So I'm sure you are both wondering why I want you here." Kathleen started

"Wait, why isn't Tom here?" Grace interrupted

"He doesn't live in this house anymore. He can find out in the morning." Kathleen explained "As you both can tell, I did find Kenzie in Reno. She almost got attacked by a man right outside the airport and that was when I found her. After an officer spoke with her, then myself, we came to the conclusion that McKenzie should stay here in Valley Glen with us." when she said that I looked at Grace, who looked bored.

"And that was when I decided that I should adopt her." when she said that Grace raised an eyebrow

"Why didn't they send her home?" Grace asked

"Because her mother is being arrested as we speak." Kathleen retorted

"Oh" was all Grace said and I giggled

"Welcome to the family sweetheart." Jeff said and hugged me

"I suppose this could be really good." Grace said and then she surprised me by hugging me herself. Then Kathleen joined in the hug and I felt right at home.

Now I know many of you are probably saying "What the heck? That leaves so much unanswered!" I know that, don't worry there is an epilogue. I would never end a story without thanking my reviewers in the beginning of the chapter! That will be in the next chapter which will really be the end of my time in this story.