SCOTT'S WORLD-CHAPTER 3

This was going to be one hell of a long ride home Martin thought. He didn't
know how much more of the yelling, cursing, and kicking the back of his seat
that he could stand. Finally he had had enough. Martin told Tom to take care of
the distraction that Scott was causing. Tom grabbed Scott, put duck tape over
his mouth and pushed him face down on the floor. He proceeded to place his
feet over Scott's back so he couldn't get up. Scott squirmed and wiggled but
could only move an inch. The more he tired to move the more pressure Tom put
on his back.

"Relax, you'll make it less painful on yourself," Tom spoke.

This is child abuse he thought. He realized that he was fighting a losing battle
and finally relaxed a little. There was nothing he could do now. He'll just bide his
time and play by there rules until they had there guard down.

HORIZON

Shelby was giving her anger to anyone and everyone. How could Peter betray
Scott like that? She could care less about any school rules and needed to release
her anger some how. The mess hall was the perfect place. She walked into the
kitchen and things started flying. She lashed out with all her strength and might.
Pots and pans went soaring; food was flung every where.

David watched intently and a mischievous grin came across his face. "FOOD
FIGHT," he yelled as half of the student turned tables over and flung food every
where. There was so much commotion and the whole situation got totally out of
control. Some of the adult kitchen staff became paranoid and took off running
outside screaming and waving their hands in the air.

Ezra and Daisy stood back and watched in amazement. "Now this is what I call
entertainment," Ezra said. "I wish that I had a camera right now to film this,"
Daisy added. "This is the most excitement that we've seen here in a long time."

Everyone was having way too much fun. Of course it couldn't last long. Peter and
Sofie came running in blowing whistles to get everyone's attention. "EVERYONE
STAND STILL AND NOBODY MOVE," Peter yelled. You could almost hear a pin
drop because it had gotten that quiet. "How did this little er big fiasco start?"

Everyone's head slowly turned towards Shelby. "I didn't ask anyone to join in.
This was my little raid and I refuse to take the blame for everyone else's doing."
Peter went over to Shelby and took her by the arm. "Sofie, make sure everyone
here gets this place cleaner than when they first came in." "Thanks a lot Peter, I
get the fun stuff to do," Sofie said. As Peter walked by with Shelby and
whispered to Sofie, "I'll pay you back later on tonight." "It better be good,
mountain man," Sofie smiled and winked.

Barringer House

Home at last. Scott thought he was going to dye lying on the floor that long. He
was in major need of stretching his arms and legs. Tom pulled him out of the car
and said, "straight to the house and don't even consider what your thinking."
What, is this guy a mind reader too?

Martin unlocked the house and let Scott in. He pulled the tape off his mouth,
which hurt like hell and took the tape off, that bound his hands together. "We
need to talk," Martin said but Scott just ran up the stairs saying, "you wouldn't
talk to me before so I'm not talking to you now."

Tom brought Scott's luggage in a shook his head at Martin. I really feel for the
guy he thought. Martin thanked him for helping him out. It's hard to know what
to say to someone in this situation. Tom wished him luck with his son and left to
drive the rental car back.

Martin went in the living room, sat down on the couch and dropped his head in
his hands. Now what do I do? I have Scott home but how do I handle it from
here. How do I get through to him and how do I reach him. He had always taken
their relationship for granted. He never used to have to worry about what Scott
was feeling. Scott always had his head together and was self-assured. Scott had
a high self-esteem and was easy to read. I just need to get him to talk to me.
Martin went over to the liquor cabinet and poured himself a tall shot of whiskey.

To be continued.