Leah studied Dave. This was the same Dave that beat Ethan, My Ethan up. Why is he helping me? Leah thought. And looked down at the floor which was covered with tea and glass.

"He's your father?" Leah asked. "He never said anything about having a son,"

"He's my father, I didn't say I was proud of it," Dave said looking sick.

The word proud, how many meaning the word had. She had never thought much about that until she met Ethan. The word proud when you were Amish was an insult. Her thought of Ethan filled her head, his blue eyes, his smile, the way he made her feel. Tears filled her eyes.

"My father didn't hurt you, did he!" Dave asked concerned.

"He might of if he'd had the chance, thanks, for helping me" Leah said and without thought Leah started picking up the glass and cleaning. Dave bent down besides her and whispered, "I know I haven't been the greatest person, but I've changed, I've been thorough a lot. I'm sorry for hurting you in the past," he kissed her on the cheek.

"I'll make sure my father doesn't do anything," Dave said,

"That might be hard since my mom is in love with him," Leah said.

"Would you like me to stay?" Dave asked.

"No, that's okay, leave," Leah said.

"Goodbye Leah," Dave said and walked out the door.

Leah went to her room, her head clouded in thoughts. What am I going to do about my mom? Is she going to believe me? And why Dave of all people had to help me! Dave is Steve's son?

"Honey, I'm home!" Roberta shouted.

Leah ran downstairs and looked at her mom trying to find the words to tell her what happened.

"Did Steve call?" Leah's mom asked.

"Mom, about Steve, he came here and.." Leah was cut off by her mom. "Is everything okay?"

"Actually mom, no it isn't. He touched me mom, I thought he was going to rap me," Leah said and started shaking.

"Leah Lewis-Hall! In the name of god! Why are you telling me this? You expect me to believe you! I know you don't support me, you want me to be miserable because you are! Well I'm happy, for the first time since Neil died, don't you want me to be happy?"

"But mom, its true," Leah said desperately.

"Go to your room!" Roberta shouted.

Leah went up to her room, tears running down her face. Why doesn't anything good happen to me! "Gabriella should of let me die," Leah said out loud. She got out a pen and a piece of paper and wrote to Charity.

Dear Charity,

'My life couldn't get anymore worse if I tried. I want to die. I'm sorry if my writing you is bad. Just because Ethan and me are no more, I miss you, you were and are my best friend. Steve attacked me, he touched me, and slapped me. And the most unlikely person helped me. Dave, remember who I'm talking about? The guy that beat Ethan up. He saved me, it turns out that Steve is his father. Dave's had it rough. I told my mom what happened, and she didn't even believe me. Its time like this, I just want to die, Gabriella should have killed me. I want to keep on living, but there is nothing to live for. Don't worry about me, I'm not going to do something rash and kill myself. Gabriella gave me this gift me for a reason, I just have to find it. I'm so sorry I'm telling you all this it's just that I have no one to go to. I really miss you! And the rest of your family, and I still think of Rebekah. I hope things are going well for you and your family.

Leah

Leah put the letter into a envelope and put it on her desk so she would remember to send it. " You were apart of my life. You will always be in my heart, Leah. Until angels close my eyes." Ethan had said, the last time she saw him. I wish I were with you Ethan, Leah thought with a lump in her throat. I wish things could be different. Leah said and went into her bed and cried herself to sleep.

The next day at school, when the bell rang during the last class," Leah started to leave.

"Leah, wait!" someone shouted. She turned around. It was Dave.

" Oh, Hi Dave, what is it?" Leah asked.

"Did you tell your mom?"

"Yeah, she didn't believe me, go figure."

" I am sorry, I told him to leave you alone, don't get near him,"

" Yeah, no worry's there," Leah replied.

" Where you going? You want to go somewhere," Dave asked startling Leah.

" Sure, why not," Leah said its not like she wanted to go home.

" Let's go," he said and took her hand. Hand in hand they walked out of the school together,