Chapter 2: The Divorce
School started for me again. The weekend went by fast. I met up with Sarah Brodie and got everything started with the divorce with my family. Sarah and I talked about the things that needed to be covered, like name change, dealing with school information, and so on. I have been so busy during the weekend that I didn't even get a chance to talk to my best friend. I was sure that she was wondering what happened to me. As soon as I got to my locker, I saw Christine running towards me, "Sam! Where have you been all weekend? I tried calling your parents but they told me that they didn't have a daughter anymore."
"I was at Adam's house the whole weekend. Look, I'll explain everything during homeroom, ok? Class is starting soon," I replied as I closed my locker.
"All right, but you better tell me soon." Bell rang for class, Christine and I ran to our classes. I sat through the whole class thinking about what was going on and what will be happening. I was so immersed in my thoughts that the bell had woken me up from my thoughts. I got my things together and went next door for homeroom. I sat and waited for Christine to show up. Before I knew it, she showed up and out of breath. "What's up?" Christine asked as she sat down in the desk next to me.
"It's my parents; they got upset that I got a B in history. I just packed up all my things and went over to Adam's house, where I stayed all weekend. Right now, Adam's dad is helping me. He has a friend that is a social worker, and is helping me divorce my parents. Adam's family wants to adopt me into their family. So if you want to hang out or call me, just come or call me at Adam's house, ok?" I explained everything without bursting into tears. Christine and I have this special bond, where we can just express things in a few words and know the whole story. She knew everything by what I had explained to her.
"Oh, my gosh! I can't believe that your parents got upset over a B. I mean you make better grades that anybody and your parents are pissed? How can that be? I'm so thrilled that Adam and his family are taking you in. He is such a hottie!!! I can't believe that my best friend will be the sister of the most sexist man alive!!" Christine squealed as I laughed. The day went by pretty fast. We did our everyday hangout and studies together. I came home around 6 to find Michael and Sarah talking about the divorce follow through. I had gone upstairs to put my things away and to change into something a bit more comfortable. I came downstairs when I heard Michael asked me to come talk with them.
"Sam, Sarah and I wanted talk with you about the divorce."
"Sure, what's up?"
"Sarah was just explaining to me that the divorce will go a lot more smoother and a lot more quicker because your parents are willing to sign everything. So we don't have to go through court. Instead we can just go through everything at home. Is that ok with you?"
"Yeah, that's good with me. I really don't want to go to court. I'm just grateful that it will go more smooth and quick, too." We continued to talk about different things. Sarah was explaining everything that will be done and taken care of for the rest of the week. So I didn't have to worry about anything. Sarah had joined us for dinner. We talked about everything. I explained about my life and about my grades. Later that night, Adam had come into my room wanting to talk about something.
"Sam, there's something that I want to talk to you about," Adam said as he sat on my bed. I was sitting in my chair by my desk; I was going over my notes from classes.
"Sure, what's up?" I said as I put my paperwork aside to give him my full attention.
"Some friends and I are starting to train for wrestling and I was wondering if you wanted to train with us. You can bring Christine with you if you want. I know that you guys are best friends," Adam responded.
"Yeah, that would be cool! Let me ask Christine and see what she thinks. I'll ask her tomorrow at school. So, when do you think you'll start training?" I asked, as I looked at my schedule.
"Well, my friends and I can wait until after you finished with the divorce process and everything. We don't want you to stress out or anything," replied Adam.
"Let me talk with your dad and Sarah about when everything will be done and stuff. I should know an answer by the end of the week. Is that ok with you?"
"Yeah, sure. I'll let my friends know. I told them that you could really kick my ass when I'm in trouble. I recommended you to them and they asked me to ask you."
"That's cool! Thanks Adam!" I said as I went to hug him. I have never felt really loved or supported in a very long time. I knew that I was going to be included in this family easily because they already have. I couldn't wait until everything was finalized so that I could start my new life as Samantha Rose Copeland. It's something that I am really looking forward to. My new life was starting and I wanted it very much.
School started for me again. The weekend went by fast. I met up with Sarah Brodie and got everything started with the divorce with my family. Sarah and I talked about the things that needed to be covered, like name change, dealing with school information, and so on. I have been so busy during the weekend that I didn't even get a chance to talk to my best friend. I was sure that she was wondering what happened to me. As soon as I got to my locker, I saw Christine running towards me, "Sam! Where have you been all weekend? I tried calling your parents but they told me that they didn't have a daughter anymore."
"I was at Adam's house the whole weekend. Look, I'll explain everything during homeroom, ok? Class is starting soon," I replied as I closed my locker.
"All right, but you better tell me soon." Bell rang for class, Christine and I ran to our classes. I sat through the whole class thinking about what was going on and what will be happening. I was so immersed in my thoughts that the bell had woken me up from my thoughts. I got my things together and went next door for homeroom. I sat and waited for Christine to show up. Before I knew it, she showed up and out of breath. "What's up?" Christine asked as she sat down in the desk next to me.
"It's my parents; they got upset that I got a B in history. I just packed up all my things and went over to Adam's house, where I stayed all weekend. Right now, Adam's dad is helping me. He has a friend that is a social worker, and is helping me divorce my parents. Adam's family wants to adopt me into their family. So if you want to hang out or call me, just come or call me at Adam's house, ok?" I explained everything without bursting into tears. Christine and I have this special bond, where we can just express things in a few words and know the whole story. She knew everything by what I had explained to her.
"Oh, my gosh! I can't believe that your parents got upset over a B. I mean you make better grades that anybody and your parents are pissed? How can that be? I'm so thrilled that Adam and his family are taking you in. He is such a hottie!!! I can't believe that my best friend will be the sister of the most sexist man alive!!" Christine squealed as I laughed. The day went by pretty fast. We did our everyday hangout and studies together. I came home around 6 to find Michael and Sarah talking about the divorce follow through. I had gone upstairs to put my things away and to change into something a bit more comfortable. I came downstairs when I heard Michael asked me to come talk with them.
"Sam, Sarah and I wanted talk with you about the divorce."
"Sure, what's up?"
"Sarah was just explaining to me that the divorce will go a lot more smoother and a lot more quicker because your parents are willing to sign everything. So we don't have to go through court. Instead we can just go through everything at home. Is that ok with you?"
"Yeah, that's good with me. I really don't want to go to court. I'm just grateful that it will go more smooth and quick, too." We continued to talk about different things. Sarah was explaining everything that will be done and taken care of for the rest of the week. So I didn't have to worry about anything. Sarah had joined us for dinner. We talked about everything. I explained about my life and about my grades. Later that night, Adam had come into my room wanting to talk about something.
"Sam, there's something that I want to talk to you about," Adam said as he sat on my bed. I was sitting in my chair by my desk; I was going over my notes from classes.
"Sure, what's up?" I said as I put my paperwork aside to give him my full attention.
"Some friends and I are starting to train for wrestling and I was wondering if you wanted to train with us. You can bring Christine with you if you want. I know that you guys are best friends," Adam responded.
"Yeah, that would be cool! Let me ask Christine and see what she thinks. I'll ask her tomorrow at school. So, when do you think you'll start training?" I asked, as I looked at my schedule.
"Well, my friends and I can wait until after you finished with the divorce process and everything. We don't want you to stress out or anything," replied Adam.
"Let me talk with your dad and Sarah about when everything will be done and stuff. I should know an answer by the end of the week. Is that ok with you?"
"Yeah, sure. I'll let my friends know. I told them that you could really kick my ass when I'm in trouble. I recommended you to them and they asked me to ask you."
"That's cool! Thanks Adam!" I said as I went to hug him. I have never felt really loved or supported in a very long time. I knew that I was going to be included in this family easily because they already have. I couldn't wait until everything was finalized so that I could start my new life as Samantha Rose Copeland. It's something that I am really looking forward to. My new life was starting and I wanted it very much.
