I don't own the characters or the show

I don't own the characters or the show.

Chapter 5.

With the money in my back pocket I take a look around the room that once was mine. It looked so different because of the re-decorating that had taken place, so much it didn't feel like my room anymore. Actually ever since I left for college it's never been "my room", people grow and change. It reminded me too much of a little child, with my comic hero posters taped to the walls, and the teddy bear that protected me from evil monsters under the bed. I was no longer a child, but a grown man. Time to forget this part of my life. Fiona once told me she loved my room, it was full of life and just had a sparkle about it. That's why I kept things the same for so long, to make her happy. If Fi were here she would agree it was time to let it go. I couldn't be a Toys-R-Us kid forever.

Before leaving I decide to grab two more items, I hoped no one would take note in their absence. There was no way I could leave Bubbalou, that teddy bear that I loved so much when younger. Even though I no longer needed his power I hoped to one day pass him to my children. My cd collection, I love music. I wanted to be a musician, but my parents could only afford lessons and equipment for one son. So instead I took five years of art class and to this day I can't draw a simple stick figure. Talk about a waste of money. I didn't have a walk man to play the discs in only an actual stereo, and certainly that would draw attention if it were to disappear. I had one at one point but I sold it for some fast cash. Drugs can really weaken a person's bank account.

I decide to swap Carey's player, it's not like he'll be needing it anymore. When stepping into his room I for a moment think alarms will be set off, of course nothing happens. I see the walk man sitting right on the desk next the picture of us at Disneyland from nearly twelve years ago. We looked so happy together, what a bunch of bullshit. I knock it over and leave it facing down on the desk. Since I'm already in here I might as well is what else I could use. There wasn't much left, that's must likely what was in the boxes that my parents were holding. Then I remembered Carey had his own secret hiding place for money; I accidentally saw him putting some there. I went into the closet and under the empty toy chest felt the envelope taped to the bottom of it. I open the envelope to find 300 bucks in it! Way to save Carey! Maybe I had enough for a plane ticket now.

I look at my watch and decide that I am taking way too long it's time to get the hell out of here. I had to stop at my parents room, not sure why I just did. I open my mom's perfume bottle and take in the scent, and nearly begin to cry. I love her so much and I can't imagine the pain she's going through. The feeling in my heart is so intense I almost want to stay here and turn myself in. But the feeling I have for Fiona is stronger and I can't allow anything jeopardize that. My mom once told me that she and God would always love me, no matter what. I wonder if that still holds true.