The Life of a Teenager

by Colin Creevey

The Taylor's return to Detroit. Surprises await them in Michigan proceding their return. For one thing, Mark runs into old friends of his, who seems to have changed big time, and he goes through depression. For another, one of the kids is gettig married.

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Chapter 37: The Other Parents

After the trial, Bamvwa paid a visit to Ronny's parents. If they could forgive Mark as easily as anyone else would, Mark had a better chance. He walked up to the house and rang the bell.

A man opened the door.

"This is Mr. Bamvwa La PooPoo," Bamvwa said, holding out his hand.

The man shook it, surprised. "What do you need?"

"I need to talk to you about your son," Bamvwa said calmly.

Bamvwa next found himself in a sitting room over tea.

"Mr. and Mrs. Julius, I know your son was killed recently, but as a result, something happened to affect the life of another who doesn't deserve it," Bamvwa explained.

"The case with the Flabatski's," Mrs. Julius said, nodding. "I know our son was killed, but even we didn't know what he'd do out of the house. He always said he was just hanging with his friends."

"Kids in America lie sometimes, so they can get what they want, thinking they're cool, before it gets the better of them," Bamvwa said wisely. "This isn't the issue though."

"What can we do," Mr. Julius asked.

"Mark needs your help," Bamvwa said. "You're the ones who can do it."

"How," Mrs. Julius asked.

"Simply by forgiving him in front of the court," Bamvwa said. "It's already going in Mark's direction. This is the perfect time for you to step in. I know your upset, but you would forgive Mark for something he didn't mean to do."

"He did do it, but the shock would make anyone forget," Mr. Julius said thoughtfully.

"I came to you, because you might the only ones who can stop this," Bamvwa said. "The court might end in Mark's favor, but you could be there to seal it all. Do you agree to come to his aid on the next trial?"

They nodded.