Chapter 19:
After school that day Cody races home. He clamors through the lobby and into the elevator, which to him seems to go slower than usual. It finally reaches his floor and he runs out and into the Martin suite, skidding to a stop.
"Wh…where's Zack?" He asks, noticing his brother isn't in the living room or the kitchen. Carey rises from her position on the couch.
"He's sleeping." Cody makes to go to their room, but Carey grabs his arm and pulls him back. "Stay out here. I finally got him to go to sleep."
"No! I have to see him now." He protests, yanking his arm free.
"You can see him later."
"No…I have to see him now…RIGHT now!" Tears stream down his face. Carey looks at him thoughtfully.
"What's going on, honey?"
"I HAVE TO SEE HIM NOW, RIGHT NOW!" He shouts at her.
"Shhhh…" She shushes him, "Let's talk outside." She heads towards the door, but Cody stays rooted to the spot.
"Now…Right now. I have to see him! Right now!" Carey turns and walks over to him.
"What's wrong, Cody?" She asks.
"EVERYTHING!" He shouts. She hugs him and he slaps her away. He runs from her arms to the couch and sobs deeply into a pillow.
Sorry it's so short...most of the chapters are. :(