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Leaving it all behind

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Enough now on with the story….

Broots Residence

Family Room

When the Russell family along with Broots were sitting down on the couch Miss Parker glares at them.  How did I want to proceed with this?  I don't want a repeat!  "As I was saying, earlier to Broots, four boys dragged Debbie into an alley.  Debbie's car was stolen, did anyone bother to go looking for her?"

"No," mumbles the group before her.  At lest their being honesty with me.

"Fine," hisses Miss Parker, focusing on Broots.  "Explain to me so that I understand why you people feel that you have the right to scrutinize every action that Debbie does.  Then dismiss it as rebelling."

"I don't know what you're talking about," snaps Major Charles.

"Let's see," hisses Miss Parker.  "You tried to crack into Debbie's computer because she's a DRUG DEALER! then when it becomes clear that she isn't one.  NO ONE apologizes to her."  Major Charles looks abashed, while the others look mortified.

"That's because of Erin," snaps Emily. 

Growling, "It didn't even accrue to any of you to ask Debbie about Erin? Did you even look into this Erin or did you just believe because her because it was convent?"

"Convent?" questions J.J.

"For someone who is suppose to be a genius you're really dumb," snaps Miss Parker.  "Convent because then Emily would have a reason to remove Debbie."

"Why would Emily want to remove Debbie," demands Jarod.

"I don't want to remove Debbie," snaps Emily.  "You're just saying things."

"Oh please," rolling her eyes Miss Parker looks at Emily.  "Then tell me when was the last time Broots here," gesturing to the man.  "Was honest with his daughter.  You know the person who should always come before you."

"I don't know what you're talking about," dismiss Emily.

"Fine.  Broots tell me when did you finally tell Debbie about you're dating Emily," asks Miss Parker.  Miss Parker spent the next three hours ripping into each person before her. 

By the time she was done Miss Parker announced that she plans to ask Debbie if she wishes to stay with Broots or come live with her.  Broots pleads desperately with Miss Parker saying that everyone has learned their lesson.  Broots stated that from now on would inform Debbie about what's happening around her.

At one o'clock the doorbell rang, J.J. sprang up after Miss Parker told him to get the door.  Upon opening it, J.J. yelled, "Ethan, Grandma!"

Upon entering Margaret asks, "Is it safe to come in or should Ethan and I take the kids (Debbie, Angelo and Ben) out for something to eat?"

"No, I think I'm done here for this week," answers Miss Parker as she gets up from her chair.

"This week," asks Jarod.

"What?  You didn't think that I would just show up then vanish again before I was absolutely certain that everything is running the way I want it too.  Did you," sneers Miss Parker at Emily horrified face.

"Now Emily," states Margaret.  "I think Miss Parker has ever right to make sure that Debbie is being treated well after everything that child has been through." 

The rest of the evening was spent with. Ben, Angelo and Ethan played on the swing-set in the backyard while Major Charles cooking off the grill with Jarod and J.J. joining him to stay out of Miss Parker's range.  Miss Parker and Margaret along with Debbie talked over Debbie's choices for the up coming college semester.  Emily and Broots had a long talk in the kitchen. 

Putting Ben into her car, Miss Parker feels Jarod's eyes on her the whole time.  "Something you want to ask wonder boy," whispers Miss Parker as she closes the car door.  Watching Angelo tuck Ben's blanket around the tired boy.

"Who is Ben?"

"My son," answers Miss Parker.

"You never had any children," replies Jarod.

"If you say so," mutters Miss Parker.

"No your medical chart says so," snaps Jarod.

"Which one," questions Miss Parker.  "The real one or the Centre one?"

"What," totally confused Jarod stares at her.

Shaking her head, "Wow Jarod without me chasing you, you have suddenly become stupid."  Hearing him gasping in shock or annoyance Miss Parker continues, "Did you really think the Centre would ask for my permission to create a child?  All it would need are my eggs and a sperm donor."

"Well then who is the father," asks Jarod.

Rolling her eyes Miss Parker open her car door.  "You tell me, GENIUS."  By the time Jarod figures out what Miss Parker was telling him she was peeling down the lane.  I have a child? 

Looking back in her rear view mirror Miss Parker sees Jarod standing I can't wait until next week to see what he does!!  Getting closer to home, I don't have to wait until next week, an evil smile appears on her face, thank god for instant message!