Chapter 12

"Your what?" Craig said in total shock. " Yes, she's my cousin. My aunt Rosa couldn't have kids so she and my uncle Juan adopted Lucky from birth." "Why didn't you tell us?" Emma asked. Manny shrugged. "Because, we never got along and I'd have to tell you why she came here." The three stared at Manny obviously wanting to hear why Lucky was at DCS. Manny sighed. " I guess it all started..."

TWO MONTHS AGO
"Lucky, I can't take it anymore! What has gotten into you?" Rosa said in a worried tone. "Shit okay? It wasn't Daddy's drugs you found. It was mine! I was using drugs!" Lucky screamed at Rosa. "Lucky? Why? We brought you up in a home where there were no drugs, no smoking...so why are you doing this?" Rosa asked. " Because I can dammit! What the fuck is wrong with you and dad? Don't you realize I'm different from the rest of our family? I'm white, your not." "I_I never thought you felt this way." "Well, duh. When I'm high, the world doesn't care who I am. I'm free, I'm free!" Lucky said beginning to cry.

A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER
" Lucky, I think it would be best if you go to live with your Aunt Rita and Uncle Reginald for a while. It's closer to the drug clinic we're sending you to." Juan said. "Drug clinic?" Lucky asked. " Lucky, you need serious help." Rosa said. Lucky shook her head. "I know. And...it's not just the drugs." Her parents stood still, they knew what was coming next. "I think I'm pregnant." Rosa flung her arms around her husband.It gave Lucky the impression that she was sobbing. Rosa unclung from her Juan. "Lucky,do you mean to tell me your not a... you know." Her dad said uncomfortably. Lucky shook her head. "Have you taken a test yet?'' Her mom said coming closer to her. "No."

BACK TO THE PRESENT
"Well?" Craig said. "She wasn't." Manny said and bowed her head. She had let out family secrets to ppl outside of the family. "No wonder she's so messed up." Sean mumbled. " Is Lucky going to be alright?" Emma asked. "I hope so. I guess being at the clinic alot, moving, and quitting drugs all in the same week really messes up a person." Manny said.

a/n: Sorry it's so short. The last chapter is going to be really long okay? I promise.