Scott's World-Ch. 7
Roger had been driving for several hours and was almost at the Barringer house. This was a long boring drive alone. At least he'd have some company driving back to Horizon. He liked Scott. Scott was bright, talented and had a lot of potential. Of course he also was hot headed and fast tempered. At least he got along with him and he'd have some one to talk to on the way back.
Scott had been sleeping since his dad brought him home from the police station. Martin realized that help would be arriving soon so he needed to go upstairs and pack Scott's things. He'd waited until the last possible minute so as to not disturb his son.
Martin walked quietly into Scott's room and found him tossing and turning. His eyes were still closed and he was sweating profusely. He was thrashing around uncontrollably. Martin was unsure of what to do but continued to pack his things. Just when he was finished and closing up the suitcase, the doorbell rang.
This was enough to wake Scott up and he grabbed onto his dad's arm and started begging and pleading. "Dad where are you going? Don't leave me I need help." He held tight to his dad's arm and wouldn't let go. In the process, Scott was drug out of bed and landed hard on the floor.
"Scott, let go. I'll be right back. There's some one at the door," he tried to reassure him.
"NO, you can't leave me. I need something. You have to help me." Scott pleaded in desperation.
"I'll help you in a minute Scott. What do you need?"
"I need some dope . . . "
Martin was shocked at his demand. "NO," he pushed Scott back into his room and shut the door. "I need to answer the door," he proceeded downstairs.
Martin answered the door to find Roger patiently waiting for him. "I was beginning to think that no one was home," Roger held out his hand and shook Mr. Barringer's hand.
"Sorry it took so long but it seems I'm having a little problem with Scott." No sooner had he finished his sentence when Scott came barreling down the stairs irate and out of control.
"Just one more time dad, please I need something now. I promise I'll quit but I need just one more fix. I'll tell you where to go, please help me dad please," Scott was on his knees begging his dad and holding on to his leg.
He grabbed his son up off the floor with great force and shook him. "No Scott, I'm trying to help you. You're going back to Horizon."
Scott was completely unreasonable. "Just once more dad please, I'll be good after that, just one more please," he was begging and praying for some kind of compassion from his dad.
Martin didn't know what to do so he slapped Scott hard across the face, "Get a hold of yourself," he spake with great force.
Roger was appalled at what he was witnessing. He grabbed Scott and held him in front of him. He took a good hard long look and what he saw made his stomach turn. Scott was considerably thinner with bruises all over his face. His lip was now bleeding from the slap that he had recently received. His face was so pale almost white in color. He was sweating like he'd just walk out of a sauna and he was shaking like he'd just stepped out of a freezer.
"What's going on here? This kid is going through withdraws. What's he on? " Roger demanded.
"I'm not sure. The police said heroin but I don't think Scott would do anything that hard."
By this time Scott had given up begging and reverted to crying. Roger grabbed his arm and pushed his shirtsleeve up. The red puffy sores on his arm confirmed his suspicion. "Main lining Heroin, Jesus Scott what happened to you. This kid is a heroin junkie. How could you not have known." He turned and looked bewildered at Martin.
"I just didn't want to believe it. I knew he got into something but I didn't know it was this serious. That's why I called Peter because I knew that I couldn't handle this." By this time Martin was beginning to cave.
Scott doubled over and began throwing up all over the floor. They rushed him into the bathroom while he continued to heave. "Either you failed to mention this to Peter or he failed to mention this to me. Which is it?" Roger was getting very angry now.
"No, I'm sorry that I didn't go into details but I figured you'd know how to handle this better than me."
"Of course we can handle it but it would be nice to know what we are up against. He may need a Doctor but I'll let Peter make that decision." He was holding onto Scott trying to keep his balance so he wouldn't fall down. "Scott, are you going to be ok to travel in a car?"
Scott was becoming weaker and weaker. "Yeah, just get me out of here. I don't want to be here with him any more," he said looking at this dad. Roger helped support Scott as he walked him outside to the car.
"Get me some paper towels, plastic trash bags and towels for any accidents that may occur during this trip," he ordered Martin. Roger helped Scott in the car and loaded his luggage in the back. Martin came back with the necessary supplies. He was heart ridden because he felt he might have lost any bond that he may have at all with his son. He made an attempt to give his son a hug but Scott pulled away and turned his head.
"Give him some time. After he gets over his addiction than he'll start seeing things clearer."
"Please keep me posted regarding his progress," Martin begged.
"We will, just sign this paper and he will be in the hands of Horizon again. We'll take care of him and get him back in the right frame of mind again."
After the papers were signed Roger got in the car and drove away. Martin sat down with his head in his hands and cried. Will my son ever forgive me for what I have done?
Horizon
Shelby was actual walking around with a smile on her face. Natalie had already formed an opinion of Shelby and it wasn't a good one. What could transform this bitch into a cheerful person so soon? It must be the boy they said was coming back. What's his name? I'll see what information I can pump from Jules. She seems very gullible.
Natalie saw Juliet walking by. "Hey Juliet."
"Hi Natalie how's it going so far?"
"Well, I've been kind of roaming around trying to get my bearings. Someone was suppose to be my guide but I think they forgot all about it when the news about that one boy, what's is name? was mentioned."
"Oh you mean Scott. It's so exciting that he's coming back. Shelby will be so happy now."
"Why does this seem like a monumental event?"
"Scott was one of us, A cliffhanger. He was like our leader because he was always in control of most situations. He has a big heart that he usual hides behind his brooding spells. He's very talented as well as great looking. We were together once but we just weren't ready to jump to the next step. Shelby had her eyes on him the first day that he arrived. She was like a dog in heat running after him. He didn't like her at first and was bugged by her constant nuisance. I don't know what happened between them but everything changed one day and they became close. You can tell that they love each other but some how they manage to bicker and fight a lot. I guess that's what they mean when they say opposites attract."
"Well if he's that special than I can't wait to meet him." Girls like Shelby were always mean to her. Natalie always had things come easy to her. She had looks, brains, and daddy's money. She had it all until the evil stepmother moved in. Once she started loosing her self-esteem because of the meanness of her stepmother, than that's when girls like Shelby took advantage of her. Natalie thought that this is pay back time. I'd like to make her life miserable like all the ones just like her made mine. She was counting the hours for Scott to return also.
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Scott had finally settled down after a lot of moaning and groaning. He had made the trip back to Horizon hell. Roger had to stop several times for Scott to throw up and several times he just went ballistics yelling for a fix. Roger was about ready to get some rope and tie him up until exhaustion took over him and he fell asleep. Roger pulled into a gas station to get gas and decided he'd better give Peter a head up on the situation.
Peter was in his office when the phone call came in.
"Peter this is Roger. It seems Mr. Barringer failed to tell us his son's complete problem."
"What? He said that Scott got in trouble with the police but no charges were filed. He never said what the arrest was for."
"Peter it's bad. You might not even recognize him. He's been beaten by I don't know who, he's lost a lot of weight, he's delusional, out of control and is going through heroin withdraws."
"Shit how could this happen in so little time?"
"That's what I asked but Mr. Barringer doesn't seem to be talking much. He did sign him over to us. I guess it's our job to find out his problem now. I'm just a little concern because he looks so sick. He vomits a lot and complains of stomach and joint pain. He seems to be in a lot of pain when he moves."
"Actually those are common symptoms of heroin withdraws. I'm going to put him in my spare bedroom until he finishes going through withdraws. It sounds like one to two weeks of pure hell."
"For you or for Scott?"
"For the both of us. I'll inform the staff physician so she can be aware of what's coming in. Horizon has had a lot of users but this will be our first addict. Was he just snorting or was he main lining also?"
"I'm pretty sure in was shooting up because of the marks on his veins."
"Ok, we'll have some serious questions to ask him when he comes in. Just get him here as fast as you can and if things get way out of control or if you think his condition gets worse, than take him to the nearest hospital. I'll start preparing for your arrival."
All Peter could think about right now was that Shelby would blame him for what happened to Scott. He should have fought harder for Scott to have stayed. All the cliffhangers were anxiously waiting for Scott's arrival and when he gets here; he'll be whisked away in confinement. This will be hard for the cliffhangers to deal with.
To be continued.
Roger had been driving for several hours and was almost at the Barringer house. This was a long boring drive alone. At least he'd have some company driving back to Horizon. He liked Scott. Scott was bright, talented and had a lot of potential. Of course he also was hot headed and fast tempered. At least he got along with him and he'd have some one to talk to on the way back.
Scott had been sleeping since his dad brought him home from the police station. Martin realized that help would be arriving soon so he needed to go upstairs and pack Scott's things. He'd waited until the last possible minute so as to not disturb his son.
Martin walked quietly into Scott's room and found him tossing and turning. His eyes were still closed and he was sweating profusely. He was thrashing around uncontrollably. Martin was unsure of what to do but continued to pack his things. Just when he was finished and closing up the suitcase, the doorbell rang.
This was enough to wake Scott up and he grabbed onto his dad's arm and started begging and pleading. "Dad where are you going? Don't leave me I need help." He held tight to his dad's arm and wouldn't let go. In the process, Scott was drug out of bed and landed hard on the floor.
"Scott, let go. I'll be right back. There's some one at the door," he tried to reassure him.
"NO, you can't leave me. I need something. You have to help me." Scott pleaded in desperation.
"I'll help you in a minute Scott. What do you need?"
"I need some dope . . . "
Martin was shocked at his demand. "NO," he pushed Scott back into his room and shut the door. "I need to answer the door," he proceeded downstairs.
Martin answered the door to find Roger patiently waiting for him. "I was beginning to think that no one was home," Roger held out his hand and shook Mr. Barringer's hand.
"Sorry it took so long but it seems I'm having a little problem with Scott." No sooner had he finished his sentence when Scott came barreling down the stairs irate and out of control.
"Just one more time dad, please I need something now. I promise I'll quit but I need just one more fix. I'll tell you where to go, please help me dad please," Scott was on his knees begging his dad and holding on to his leg.
He grabbed his son up off the floor with great force and shook him. "No Scott, I'm trying to help you. You're going back to Horizon."
Scott was completely unreasonable. "Just once more dad please, I'll be good after that, just one more please," he was begging and praying for some kind of compassion from his dad.
Martin didn't know what to do so he slapped Scott hard across the face, "Get a hold of yourself," he spake with great force.
Roger was appalled at what he was witnessing. He grabbed Scott and held him in front of him. He took a good hard long look and what he saw made his stomach turn. Scott was considerably thinner with bruises all over his face. His lip was now bleeding from the slap that he had recently received. His face was so pale almost white in color. He was sweating like he'd just walk out of a sauna and he was shaking like he'd just stepped out of a freezer.
"What's going on here? This kid is going through withdraws. What's he on? " Roger demanded.
"I'm not sure. The police said heroin but I don't think Scott would do anything that hard."
By this time Scott had given up begging and reverted to crying. Roger grabbed his arm and pushed his shirtsleeve up. The red puffy sores on his arm confirmed his suspicion. "Main lining Heroin, Jesus Scott what happened to you. This kid is a heroin junkie. How could you not have known." He turned and looked bewildered at Martin.
"I just didn't want to believe it. I knew he got into something but I didn't know it was this serious. That's why I called Peter because I knew that I couldn't handle this." By this time Martin was beginning to cave.
Scott doubled over and began throwing up all over the floor. They rushed him into the bathroom while he continued to heave. "Either you failed to mention this to Peter or he failed to mention this to me. Which is it?" Roger was getting very angry now.
"No, I'm sorry that I didn't go into details but I figured you'd know how to handle this better than me."
"Of course we can handle it but it would be nice to know what we are up against. He may need a Doctor but I'll let Peter make that decision." He was holding onto Scott trying to keep his balance so he wouldn't fall down. "Scott, are you going to be ok to travel in a car?"
Scott was becoming weaker and weaker. "Yeah, just get me out of here. I don't want to be here with him any more," he said looking at this dad. Roger helped support Scott as he walked him outside to the car.
"Get me some paper towels, plastic trash bags and towels for any accidents that may occur during this trip," he ordered Martin. Roger helped Scott in the car and loaded his luggage in the back. Martin came back with the necessary supplies. He was heart ridden because he felt he might have lost any bond that he may have at all with his son. He made an attempt to give his son a hug but Scott pulled away and turned his head.
"Give him some time. After he gets over his addiction than he'll start seeing things clearer."
"Please keep me posted regarding his progress," Martin begged.
"We will, just sign this paper and he will be in the hands of Horizon again. We'll take care of him and get him back in the right frame of mind again."
After the papers were signed Roger got in the car and drove away. Martin sat down with his head in his hands and cried. Will my son ever forgive me for what I have done?
Horizon
Shelby was actual walking around with a smile on her face. Natalie had already formed an opinion of Shelby and it wasn't a good one. What could transform this bitch into a cheerful person so soon? It must be the boy they said was coming back. What's his name? I'll see what information I can pump from Jules. She seems very gullible.
Natalie saw Juliet walking by. "Hey Juliet."
"Hi Natalie how's it going so far?"
"Well, I've been kind of roaming around trying to get my bearings. Someone was suppose to be my guide but I think they forgot all about it when the news about that one boy, what's is name? was mentioned."
"Oh you mean Scott. It's so exciting that he's coming back. Shelby will be so happy now."
"Why does this seem like a monumental event?"
"Scott was one of us, A cliffhanger. He was like our leader because he was always in control of most situations. He has a big heart that he usual hides behind his brooding spells. He's very talented as well as great looking. We were together once but we just weren't ready to jump to the next step. Shelby had her eyes on him the first day that he arrived. She was like a dog in heat running after him. He didn't like her at first and was bugged by her constant nuisance. I don't know what happened between them but everything changed one day and they became close. You can tell that they love each other but some how they manage to bicker and fight a lot. I guess that's what they mean when they say opposites attract."
"Well if he's that special than I can't wait to meet him." Girls like Shelby were always mean to her. Natalie always had things come easy to her. She had looks, brains, and daddy's money. She had it all until the evil stepmother moved in. Once she started loosing her self-esteem because of the meanness of her stepmother, than that's when girls like Shelby took advantage of her. Natalie thought that this is pay back time. I'd like to make her life miserable like all the ones just like her made mine. She was counting the hours for Scott to return also.
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Scott had finally settled down after a lot of moaning and groaning. He had made the trip back to Horizon hell. Roger had to stop several times for Scott to throw up and several times he just went ballistics yelling for a fix. Roger was about ready to get some rope and tie him up until exhaustion took over him and he fell asleep. Roger pulled into a gas station to get gas and decided he'd better give Peter a head up on the situation.
Peter was in his office when the phone call came in.
"Peter this is Roger. It seems Mr. Barringer failed to tell us his son's complete problem."
"What? He said that Scott got in trouble with the police but no charges were filed. He never said what the arrest was for."
"Peter it's bad. You might not even recognize him. He's been beaten by I don't know who, he's lost a lot of weight, he's delusional, out of control and is going through heroin withdraws."
"Shit how could this happen in so little time?"
"That's what I asked but Mr. Barringer doesn't seem to be talking much. He did sign him over to us. I guess it's our job to find out his problem now. I'm just a little concern because he looks so sick. He vomits a lot and complains of stomach and joint pain. He seems to be in a lot of pain when he moves."
"Actually those are common symptoms of heroin withdraws. I'm going to put him in my spare bedroom until he finishes going through withdraws. It sounds like one to two weeks of pure hell."
"For you or for Scott?"
"For the both of us. I'll inform the staff physician so she can be aware of what's coming in. Horizon has had a lot of users but this will be our first addict. Was he just snorting or was he main lining also?"
"I'm pretty sure in was shooting up because of the marks on his veins."
"Ok, we'll have some serious questions to ask him when he comes in. Just get him here as fast as you can and if things get way out of control or if you think his condition gets worse, than take him to the nearest hospital. I'll start preparing for your arrival."
All Peter could think about right now was that Shelby would blame him for what happened to Scott. He should have fought harder for Scott to have stayed. All the cliffhangers were anxiously waiting for Scott's arrival and when he gets here; he'll be whisked away in confinement. This will be hard for the cliffhangers to deal with.
To be continued.