Disclaimer: I don't own Higher Ground. I do own Kaitlyn and the others.
A/N: First thanks for the reviews J and for the people who have been asking for the story, you're the best! Sorry this is so short. I will have the next longer part out tomorrow. I just wanted to post something cause I feel guilty. So please review. Thanks!!
Part Thirteen
Peter sat behind his desk, his head in his hands as he tried to wrap his mind around all the information he had just received. Sophie stood behind him silently massaging the tense muscles in his neck. Kaitlyn was being checked out at the infirmary. Scott and Shelby had just finished telling the counselor's Kaitlyn's story. And now they were waiting to talk to her themselves.
The door to Peter's office opened and Kait walked in slowly. She was still trembling a bit and looked very young and very scared. Sophie's heart broke just looking at her.
"Hey sweetie. How ya feeling?" she said in greeting.
Kaitlyn just shrugged in response and curled up on the couch. She knew that Scott and Shelby had told them. But she wasn't sure of their reactions yet.
"We know that you must be tired of talking about what happened. And that it's hard for you, so we won't push. But we do need to talk about your attempt to harm yourself. And that fact that you haven't gained any weight. We need to know that you're willing to try to get better." Peter said gently.
"Let us help you." Implored Sophie as she took a seat next to Kait.
Kaitlyn pushed her raven hair out of her face and bit her lower lip. Her emerald eyes rose to meet Sophie's, as she spoke, "You can't help me Cause I can't be helped. I know you fix kids who are broken here. You help to put them back together. I'm beyond that and I accept it. I can't, I won't live like this. With these memories tearing at my soul. I don't want to exist. That's why I don't eat. Maybe one day I'll just fade away. I'd rather do that. Cause I'm not broken. I'm shattered. You can't put me back together. So don't waste your time trying."
Peter stared at the child before him. She looked worn and weary. Her expression resigned. She was just tired. Tired of fighting and losing the battles. But he wasn't ready to give up yet.
"I don't believe that. Even if you're not willing to fight for your life, people here are. And we are not going to let you do this." He said with determination. Sophie nodded her head in agreement. "We need to have group. Soph, please round up the cliffhangers."
The cliffhangers waited in the lodge for group to begin. By this time Kaitlyn's story had been related to all of them. And they all had different reactions and feelings to this news. Peter brought Kait in the room. And the chaos ensued.