There is nothing to say. There is nothing to do. My tears are gone and the ground has swallowed the last of it. The green grass blows with dull wind. A black rectangle pushes the ground, waiting for its departure from the sunlight and into the darkness. No tears can escape me. I have none to offer. The sun is not out today. It's hiding behind a multitude of clouds, not one ray has made it to the land. The grass is drinking plenty now but begs for my water. I won't allow it. I feel something warm touching me on both my hands. I think it's Lexy on my right and Corbin on my left. Everything is so blurry and I can't concentrate anymore. There he lies in front of me, never to utter a word again, never to say "Hey Honey". There she lies beside him, never to say "My little daffodil". They lay together in perfect harmony and in ghastly silence. Why won't they say something? Why won't they scream? I shall soon lie beside them... then we'll be forever happy silent and humble. We'll all be together.

"Now," Ms. Kruger screeches. "Everyone will be grown up one of these days. HOPEFULLY TODAY. You will learn how to cook a simple meal and then present it to your partner for evaluation and assessment. Begin!"

Just wait for the right moment, Mia. Just be patient.

"So my lady Mia," Corbin says smiling. "I shall make you a stupendous meal of spaghetti and meatballs with a special secret sauce. What do you think?"

Act natural. Plaster that smile on your face.

"That'll be great, Corbin. So what's the secret in the sauce?"

"Can't say or else it wouldn't be a secret. You okay Mia? About everything now?"

"Yeah, it'll take some time but in the end, I'll be good. My mom and dad are someplace special and watching over me."

Soon I'll be standing beside them.

"That's pretty cool that they made Lexy's parents your gaurdians. It's not that you two already act like sisters but now it's legally bonded."

"Yeah, it is cool."

"So what are you gonna do ab- OUCH!"

"Oh my gosh Corbin! You cut yourself pretty bad! Here, go to the sink and rinse it off quickly before it gets infected."

That's it Mia, slide the knife in your apron. He'll never see it coming.

"I got bandages. Here we go I'll tie it up."

"Thanks. Wait where's the knife?"

"Oh you know Ms. Kruger. Once something is infected, you have to throw it away."

"Oh yeah, we all know her. Well not everyone. YOu wanna know why she limps?"

"Why?"

"Her husband was killed in a train accident. She got depressed but faked it around her friends. Then one night she tried to kill herself by falling off a bridge into the icy cold water. Fortunately for her, a boat saw her drop and saved her but she messed up her leg big time. That's why she limps."

"Oh."

"You know I'm glad that you're okay and everything. I know you'll be happy in no time. Just remember you always have friends to talk to and they'll listen."

Yeah, they'll be listening alright. To total silence.