DISCLAIMER

It's not mine, but Fox Family's. I do however own Michael and Belinda. And in case you're wondering, it's PG-13 because in later chapters, there are going to be some abuse scenes between Scott and Elaine, some flashbacks, some not. Rest assured, this is a fic where Elaine goes down.

Scott stared at mother, not saying a word. Then, "Wait. What?"

"Scott, it was very irresponsible of your father to create an environment that put you in danger," Susan said.

"You're talking about when he was traveling all the time and left me alone with Elaine, aren't you?" Scott realized.

"Yes, I am," Susan answered. "Now, I realize that from what you told me, he didn't about the abuse at that particular time, but as soon as you told him, he had a responsibility to protect you. But he didn't," she continued.

"I don't know about this," Scott said. "I mean, he's still my father," he stated.

"Scott, you don't have to make any decisions right away," Peter assured him.

"Right," Scott said.

"But Scott, tell meif CPS or somebody else asks youwho would you rather live with if you weren't at Horizon, your mother, or your father?" Peter queried. For a moment, the boy was silent.

"Scott?" Susan queried.

"If I wasn't at Horizon…I'd want to live with you," Scott stated.

"Okay then," Susan said.

"I'll make the call," Peter declared. Then, he sat at his desk and began dialing.