Title- Trying to Adjust

Chapter Title- The End

Chapter Number- 20

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I walked inside, well, more like ran. Two-Bit was already there. I gave him a hug. I sat down next to Mr. Harrington and I was very quiet.

"Sue-Ann Harper is eligible to be the legal guardian of Elizabeth Mathews. She has no criminal record and completed high school and has a few years of college done. She is related to them. I think it would be best for Elizabeth if she were placed in the care of her Aunt," a man declared.

I wanted to jump up and shout. I finally noticed somebody sitting next to Two-Bit. She had reddish hair and was sort of fat; I guess. She smiled at me and I smiled back. Mr. Harrington nodded and said something.

The next thing I know, I was in the car with Mr. Harrington. He drove me back to his house where I was able to pack my bags. The court decided to have me live with my Aunt Sue and my brother. I packed my stuff and hopped in the car.

Mr. Harrington drove me home and knocked on the door. Two-Bit opened it and picked me up. He spun around and hugged me.

"I'm so happy," he said. I hugged him back and he carried me inside. He sat me on the couch. I could smell something cooking. "Our Aunt Sue is a chef," he told me.

I was crying. I was really happy I was back with my family. Everybody else was really nice, but I loved my family more than anything and nobody could replace them. I clung to Two-Bit the rest of the night. I didn't want to lose him ever.

After Mr. Harrington left, the doorbell rang. Two-Bit opened it (with me around his neck). I saw the whole gang outside. I smiled, I knew they cared. They were also my family, every last one of them (yes, even Steve).

Blah, blah, blah, I know it is short. You're just going to have to deal with it. I think it tied everything together nicely. Thank you for the support through this story. I think it was my best one yet. It was based loosely on The Outsiders, so I could use some of the characters but I didn't have to create a lot of them. I only created a few here and there, but only if they were necessary. Now, you must be wondering why Caroline was important. I had originally planned on Liz staying with Two-Bit, but why would a judge pick Two-Bit over a wealthy family? I figured if they took care of somebody else whom got hurt or got into trouble it would help Two-Bit. I let my mind wander with that idea and ended up with Caroline's story. (It also makes sense in a way because Caroline came from a drug addict family.)

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