„Where are we heading to anyways?"
"Arlington House. Do you know where that is?"
"Not really, but my grandma is actually working there.Anna?"
"She is your grandma?! Right, she once told me about her grandson, so you are from the States, aren't you?"
"Yeah."
"You know, sh is the sweetest person. She is helping so much."
"I bet."

When they finally arrived Kylie directed them through the backyard as the front entrance had stairs.

"Kylie! Oh my god, what happened?" The room was a nice, comfy kitchenin friendly colors and a huge table in one corner. Coffee cups in all colors and designs were standing around and the radio was playing popmusic. Three women were sitting at the table, one of them immediately got up when she saw Kylie enter, followed by a guy a wheelchair, having a wet boy in his arms.
"ong story, but we are all Ok. I'll tell you, but first of all I have to get Jake in dry clothes, ok?"
Max noticed that Logan was still wet himself and freezing.
"Would you mind bringing a towel and maybe a sweater when you come back?" She observed her boyfriend worriedly. She knew enough about paraplegia to tell his body was having mor trouble regulating his temperature, even though he couldn't feel it and probably didn't worry too much, his legs were way too cold.
"Of course, sorry I didn't..."
"I'll get you something at once." Another young girl got up, pulled out her cigarette and while Kylie shoved Jake out of the room she grinned at the couple. Max instantly didn't like her.

The third woman, a middle-aged, friendly lady wordlessly handed them each a cup of coffee. "Do you want some cake?"
"No thanks." It was he first think Logan had said.
"Me neither. Thank you."

The young girl returned with towels and a grey blanket. "Hope that's ok. I'll get you something to dress right away." But before they could spell a thank you, Anna stormed into the kitchen.
"Logan!Max! What happened?" She observed her grandson. "You are all wet! You have to get out of those clothes!"
"A girl's already searching for some."
"Ok. So whathappened?"
"A kid nearly drowned and Logan rescued him."
"Oh my god. Where is he?"
"Kylie is taking care of him. She should take him to a hospital aswell." Max immediately added when seeing the worriedlook. "Justa precaution."
"Maybe you should go there aswell..."
"I'm fine all I need..." The girl returned handing Max a sweater and some sweat pants.
"Thanks."
"Thanks Amanda." Anna turned back to Logan. "There's a dressing room down teh hall. There are showers aswell, in case you wanna get rid of the sand- somehow."
Logan nodded. "Max, would you please come with me?"

When they finally were alone Logan took a deep breath. "Wow."
"You reallyok?"
"Yeah, justa little shaken, and my arms feel kinda tired. And I keep thinking about what would have happened if you hadn't been thee I wouldn't have..."
"hello, deja-vu, we've covered that before. It took both of us to get him out, end of story."
"Ok." He sighed. "You are still dirty yourself. Would youmind to join me in there?"
"Not at all." She followed him into the shower room, waited until he'd slid out of the chair right under the first shower head and rolled his chair away. While he struggled to get out of his wet pants which clung to his skin, she undressed herself. Then she turned on the water above him.
"You know, havinga shower with you is much more fun."
She grinned down at Logan, sitting on the floor in front of her before she kneeled down and playfully washed his chest. "I like this too."

He grabbed her and pulled her close enough to give her a kiss
"Hey, easy there rollerboy. There are lots of kids around and you never know..."
Logan sighted heavily but gave in. Quickly they washed off the sand and Max carried him to a bench so he could dry himself and get dressed.

"So you are the heroes who saved Jake?" A middle-aged woman greeted them in the kitchen. "I don't know howto thank you."
Logan was about to shake it off, but Max was faster.
"How about lunch, this smells great!"
She shrugged only when Logan gave her a weird look.
"What? She asked, I'm hungry...Sorry."
"It would be our pleasure!" she laughed openly and Max decided she liked her. "I'm Laura by the way."
The woman lead them to a huge room where about six long tables were set.
"The kids should arrive any minute, choose your seats."
Max walked over to a table by the window and replaced one chair unconciously. Then they waited and watched the kids of all age-groups pour in, some cast curious looks in their direction, but most didn't even seem to register them.
Laura and Anna took seats across from Logan and Max.
"How many kids are living here?"
"We have 27 fosterkids and 11 young mother who live here with their toddlers, and one baby that is alone."
Laura offered them salad. "The young mothers are supposed to help out with the other kids sometimes, but we also have a great staff."
Lasagne was brought to the tables and it grew quiet almost instantly.
"Where are Jake and Kylie?"
"Sam, our carpenter, took them to the hospital."
"Good."
"You know,Jake's a difficult kid, that's why I'd never blame Kylie. She is a good girl, very sensible. Hopefully he learnt his lesson."

They ate in silence, just when they were finished Kylie came in.
"Jake's ok, he's shocked and fell asleep on the ride home. He's in his bed now."
Laura made her sit down. "Are you OK?"
"I don't know. I'm so sorry. I should've paid attention, I..."
"Kylie, we all know Jake'sa lot to take, and tha couldVe happened to any of us. I'm just happy you are both safe and secure."
"Thanks."
"Eat something and hen take the rest of the day off."

Max watched openmouthed, she'd give everything for a boss like that. Anna spoke up. "I think we shouldgo home aswell, Peter's probably worried already."
"Thank you so much again. Maybe you would like to visit us again."
"For lunch?" Max grinned sheepishly.
"Max!!"
Of course. Whenever you want to."
They said their goodbyes and then waked over to Anna's and Peter's house.




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This was a short and boring one, I know. But I'll have to go back to university on Monday, so it'll probably take me longer to post the chapters...Besides, this will head in an unrealistic direction, hope you don't mind:-)
Reviews are welcome!!!!