Chapter Two



That afternoon the cliffhangers were just getting back from their overnight Scott and Shelby were off in their own world Jules was complaining about the walk and Auggie was there to comfort her. And Daisy, Ezra, and David were in their usual love triangle and Sophie was just happy to be back and to see Peter.

JULES: oh you guys I forgot that we got a newbie today!

SHELBY: oh joy! I can't wait to meet her or him or whatever it is!!

JULES: You don't have to be so sarcastic he or she is probably scared and nervous.

SHELBY: And I suppose you all want us to be the welcome wagon and pretend we are all happy and excited to meet them and that we are all BEST friends. I don't think so Queenie. I have my own things to worry about.

JULES: jeez sorry!

EZRA: Hey I wonder if it is a boy or a girl.

Just then Baylie stepped out of peters office she had her hair pulled backed and was walking towards the cliffhangers.

EZRA: oh man I hope that is OUR newbie.

DAVID: oh me too.

DAISY: here boys let me wipe the drool for you.

Peter came out behind her and led her towards the rest of the cliffhangers.

PETER: Hey guys this is Baylie she is the newest cliffhanger so make her feel at home.

JULES: hello I am Juliette how was your trip here?

BAYLIE: oh let me tell you it was funnest time I have ever had!! Oh I couldn't wait to get here ya know!!

Jules was hurt by Baylie's sarcasm.

PETER: ok guys get unpacked and meet in the main lodge in 20 min. oh and Baylie needs a buddy any volunteers? David and Ezra's hands shot up in the air right away.

PETER: guys you know the rules she needs a girl buddy. Hey Jules how about you

JULES: sure! She looked like she had recovered form before. Jules grabbed Baylie by the hand and showed her around Horizon.

20 min later PETER: why don't we go around and say our names and say why we are here. Ok Scott you go first

SCOTT: Hey I am Scott. And I am here because I have a drug addiction and issues with my stepmother.

PETER: ok Shel your turn.

SHELBY: well lets see where should I start uh yes I was abused by my stepfather then I ended up on the streets where I learned how to survive by any means possible.

PETER: Ezra.

EZRA: I was adopted but my parents didn't do it to out of the kindness of their heart they did to save their marriage when I couldn't take it anymore I started using drugs.

PETER: All right good uh how about you Jules.

JULES: well as I told you before my mother has been married 5 times I couldn't take her nagging me about everything so I became bulimic and I used cutting to get her attention.

PETER: Auggie

AUGGIE: well I was a tagger and got busted and it was either here or Juvenile Hall.

PETER: ok next

DAISY: well my parents were alcoholics and when the emotional abuse became too much I took my anger out on my dad with a golf club.

PETER: and David.

DAVID: I mean what can I say I am an angry kid or was angry who has ADD! Bada boom!

PETER: All right Baylie you want to tell us about yourself.

Baylie just shook her head no.

PETER: well ok. Oh I almost forgot. That is Sophie she also a counselor.

SOPHIE: hello. You will probably see more of me than peter I work with the girls more smiles

PETER: alright guys you can get ready for diner,

All the cliffhangers cleared out of the lodge. Of course Jules talked to Baylie the ENTIRE way to the cabin.

Diner

All the cliffhangers sat around the table with their plates full and Jules just playing with her food and Baylie with a glass of water.