Spike's social worker comes in with an update on Spike.
Chapter 10: Checking on Spike
Over the next couple of days, Spike was gotten used to adjusting to life living with the pack and becoming a pack member there. He's controlling his anger problems and he seems to be okay, even though he hit a few bumps to deal with small things that sets him off. But if that happens, he would try to find simple ways of controlling himself and try to calm himself down before all heck breaks loose.
One day, Spike was hanging out with Max for a while, just talking on the porch. Max said, "...then, I was like this close to getting some candy from Halloween that I literally went trick-or-treating with my brothers."
"What kind of costume you wore?" asked Spike.
Max groans in embarassment and replied, "Peter Who."
"The dude that never grows up?"
"Yep. I had to wear tights for this thing. I wanted to go as a who-wolf, but instead, I was given a crappy costume, a Peter Who costume. I looked like I was five in this thing."
Spike chuckled and said, "Well, I've never had a Halloween experience before."
"You haven't?"
"Nor Christmas. I tend to miss out on every holiday every year, because of my depression and anger issues. A typical time for me during those times of year is just stay secluded in my room, pound walls, scream, lock the doors so no one could bother me."
"I bet it must be lonely."
"Yeah, it is. I didn't need anyone to comfort me nor defend me."
"Well, you do now."
"Although, trying to control my temper can be a little difficult. I haven't been bitter in a while."
"Maybe it's a sign."
"For what?"
"That you're moving forward."
"It is?"
"Yeah. Everyone deserves second chances."
"When you put it that way..."
Hours later, in comes a knock on the door and Marcus comes downstairs, opens the door and sees Wallace Hamilton standing on the door. Marcus looked at him and said, "Mr. Hamilton. What a surprise?"
"Can I come in?" asked Wallace.
"Sure, why not."
Wallace comes in the house and he sits down on the living room chair and Marcus came in the living room and asked, "You need anything?"
"No thank you."
"So, what's up?"
"Well, I just came to see how things are going with Angus-er, Spike."
"Things are cool now."
Wallace looked surprised and he never expected that kind of answer about Spike. He then said, "How so? Has he lashed out at you recently?"
"He used to, but now...not as much."
"Not as much...like how so?"
"Well, we all pitched in to help his anger problem and he's trying to do better and not be as angry at or with anything. He slips time and again, but he would always come back calm and understanding."
That brightened up Wallace up a little and said, "I gotta say, I'm impressed to hear this. How is he, by the way?"
"Just fine."
"Well, the reason I came is that if there's a possible chance that we might put Spike in another foster home with another foster family."
Marcus froze for a second and then told him, "He already got a home...right here."
"He does?"
"Yeah, we told you that he's gonna live here."
"That's right. You did tell me that."
Suddenly, Spike came downstairs and sees Marcus there and Wallace standing there. He said, "Hey, Wally."
"Spike."
"What brings you here?"
"Well, I came here for a little update on how you've been doing since we last saw each other."
"Everything's great. Most of them helped me with my anger problems. I'm not as angry as I used to be all the time."
"Great to hear. Originally, I was thinking about putting you in another home, but from the sounds of things, I'd say you're obviously happy here."
Spike froze for a sec and asked, "Another home, like with another family?"
"Yes."
"Well, what's wrong with here? I got used to it."
"Nothing's wrong. I just thought that if they gave in, if things never worked out, I might put you in another home."
Spike sighed heavily and said, "I don't want to go live in another foster home. I want to stay here. I know I've had a bad upbringing and some bad memories about my past, but these guys helped me to not let it affect me for the rest of my life and just let everything go and sort of let the past be the past and never bring it up again. This is my home now."
Wallace could see that Spike is maturing a little bit and he seemed to respect that a lot. He nodded his head and said, "You obviously made up your mind. You really like it here, don't you?"
"Yeah."
Wallace picks up his suitcase and told Spike, "Whatever makes you happy. Also, I'm happy to hear that you're doing so well. I'll tell the foster parents to terminate the adoption form. Thank you very much for taking care of him."
"No problem." Marcus said.
With that, Wallace left the house and Marcus looked at Spike with a smile and told him, "You are definitely one of us, definitely pack material."
"Being surrounded by people who actually care about me and have been through things I've been through and are willing to help me with my anger issues-that's all I ever wanted." Spike said.
Spike's an honorary member of the pack! Stay tuned for more!