Rosie was sitting in her therapy session tapping her fingers on the arm of the couch she was sitting on not saying anything. It was her first session back and she knew Orrick was not happy about how she handled everything. Therapists could almost be worse than parents. You told them everything and they didn't judge. Until you did something that could be damaging to yourself or of course if you hurt someone else intentionally. And no Rosie had not done anything intending to hurt anyone but how she had handled things had been pretty reckless with her mental health. Running away from her problems was not something that a therapist could get behind. Especially one that had known you for along time.
Rosie had come into his office and sat on the couch but didn't say anything. Orrick wasn't going to say anything till she did. He just sat there pen and notebook in his hand. He watched her tap her fingers and knew she was avoiding talking about it. He also noticed a bruise on her face that seemed to be fading. He knew she could be clumsy, and it could have been an accident, but he had to wonder.
"You going to say anything?" Rosie asked
"What happened to your face?" He asked.
Rosie sighed and looked down. He didn't know about that yet.
"Not an accident than?" He asked
"No." Rosie said
"I have to ask. Who did it?" Orrick asked
"No one I will ever see again. Except maybe in court." Rosie said
Orrick nodded. "Okay. Happen here or in London?"
"London." Rosie said
"I'm guessing no one you cared about?" Orrick asked
"Nope. Random guy." Rosie said
"Okay." Orrick said.
They were quiet again for a few minutes.
"I'm guessing you have been lectured. Told off for running from the problems?" Orrick asked
"Yes." Rosie said
"I wont add on just tell me why you did it" Orrick said
"Okay. I had things coming at me from every direction. My friends, my boyfriend, my parents and sisters, things with my mom, and getting closure on things with the people who kidnapped me. my feelings about what happened with Cass. I couldn't handle it anymore. I wanted to scream and throw things and other destructive things that I didn't think that were a really good way to handle it. I thought it was better to just get space away from everything. And I had an invite from Emily. School opening got postponed because of the fire. I felt like it was all a sign that I needed to go to London. And going to London. Spending a week with Emily. Talking to a woman about everything. I love my dads. And you're a great person I can talk to. But its different when it's a woman…" Rosie said
"I get that. Girls need women to talk to. Nothing wrong with that." Orrick said
"And I don't have my mom. And the closest thing I have to that is my aunts. And I have three people I can go to that have that title in my heart, but Emily has always been the easiest for me to open up to. And I could have talked to her on the phone or video chatted. But when there is so much I wanted to talk to someone about it was just to much for that, so it needed to be in person." Rosie said
Orrick nodded. "Okay. My understanding of things is that you left without talking to Cass. You left her with these questions?"
"I did. We have talked since. I video chatted with her while I was in London. Emily made me when she heard about what happened and how I handled it." Rosie said
"Okay. But was it fair to do that?" Orrick asked
"No. Absolutely not." Rosie said "I know that I didn't handle it well in the beginning."
Orrick nodded. "Okay. I think you have learnt from that so that's all I care about."
Rosie nodded.
"I do have to ask. You said you needed to get away because the alternatives were destructive. Are we talking just throwing and breaking things? Or are we talking self destructive?" He said
Rosie sighed. "Forget that you're the only one that knows about that."
"Only one? No. I told. Beatrice about it. I was legally obligated to." Orrick said
Rosie sighed. "I shouldn't be surprised she didn't care enough to say anything."
"She never said anything to you about it?" Orrick asked
"No. She didn't fucking care." Rosie said
"Well. I do. And your dads do. So is that happening?" Orrick asked
"No. And no that's not what I was thinking. Just wanted to break everything around me." Rosie said
Orrick nodded. "Okay. You mentioned when things happened with the photos you did some boxing. Why didn't you do that?"
Rosie sighed. "Because I didn't think that would be enough..."
"You sure that's the reason?" Orrick asked
Rosie looked down.
"You know what you say in these rooms stays between us unless you are at risk to yourself or others or if someone is going to hurt you right?" Orrick said
"I know. I just… I feel horrible for it." Rosie said
"I'm sure I've heard it from someone else." Orrick said
"I was dealing with everything happening at once. It felt like my entire world was crumbling. And also had six little sisters and a new dad thrown on top. And I love them. But holy shit. Becoming a big sister almost over night to six girls. One of whom was making my life very difficult for a period. For fuck sakes my kiss with Cass got interrupted because one of them just barged into my room." Rosie said
"There it is. You needed space from your family. And you didn't know how to ask for it." Orrick said
Rosie nodded and looked down
"That's perfectly normal." Orrick said
She looked up.
"I have one sibling and she drove me crazy growing up. Still does at times." He said
Rosie chuckled.
"So having six. Just thrown into your life? And I know your dads handled it the best they could. Blended families take a lot of work to work together. It has been just you and your dad for two years. And you have had a lot happen in those two years and this is a big change. And is it bad? No. But its still hard." Orrick said "And you got brought into a family with six sisters who have grown up together. Correct me if I'm wrong. But I image you feel like the one who is on the outside?"
Rosie nodded abit.
"I knew it was to good to be true that you were just so completely on board with this. Usually when I work with kids with blended families I recommend them to go to family counselling. Rosie. You need to talk about these things." Orrick said
Rosie nodded.
"Do you need help talking to your dads about this?" Orrick asked
"I cant…" Rosie said
"Yes, you can." Orrick said "And you have to. This isn't magically fixed because you got a week away."
"They are going to be so hurt…" Rosie said
"Rosie no. They want you to be happy. And blended families can be some of the best families out there. But everyone's needs need to be met. And yours aren't being met. You need to talk to them." Orrick said
"No. And you cant tell them." Rosie said
"You're right. I cant. But I'm telling you if you don't you are just going to feel more and more like you have been feeling and that wont end well. For your mental health and in the end your physical health will suffer." Orrick said
Rosie sighed.
"We need to make an appointment with your dads." Orrick said
"I'll figure out when we can do that." Rosie said defeated
"Okay." Orrick said "Good. Now what happened in London?"
Rosie talked about all the good things that happened in London. "And that's pretty much it."
"What caused the bruise?" He asked
"Nope." Rosie said
"Why not?" Orrick asked
"I don't wanna." Rosie said
Orrick shook his head. "Cant make you. But if it could end up meaning you have to go to court than I think you should."
Rosie sighed. "You can not give me that disapproval look if I tell you."
Orrick smiled abit. "Okay. I wont promise." He said
Rosie told him. And he did what he promised. He kept a straight face the whole time. When she was done he nodded.
"That must have been terrifying for you." Orrick said
"I don't think I have ever been so scared. Even when I was kidnapped. I was terrified yes. But I think I knew that I would be found. There was a team of people who I trusted with my life, and I knew they were just next door. But in London I didn't know where I was. And I knew this guy had ties to bad people. And I had hurt him and ran. And I got to a payphone and called Emily, but it was raining, and I didn't know where I was, and I couldn't give a good enough description that could confirm 100% where I was. And I knew Emily would find me, but she was the only person I trusted there." Rosie said
Orrick nodded. "Yeah. I can see that would make it scarier."
Rosie's phone buzzed. She looked at it quickly and smiled abit.
"Hrm. That smile." Orrick said
"Oh. Yeah. Nolan and I are back together." Rosie said smiling
"That's great." Orrick said.
Rosie finished the session talking about what had happened just a couple days before with her sister.
She left the session and ran out to her car. She had an appointment at a rock-climbing place to try it out for the first time and she needed to hurry if she wanted to get there and since she would not speed when driving she ran to her car. She got to the appointment just in time to change her clothes.
She had her first rock climbing session. And she instantly feel in love with it. And she was a natural it was like she was made to do this. When she was done she thanked the person who helped her and said she would definitely be back. She grabbed her stuff and went home. She got into the house and there was a lot going on. Rosie sighed. She pet her dog and went into the kitchen.
"Hi Rose. How was your day?" Dave asked
"Good." Rosie said with a smile
"Therapy was good?" Hunter asked
"Great." Rosie said grabbing a piece of carrot from the cutting board on the counter and eating it. She wasn't going to tell them anything about the appointment. It would go away she figured.
"And rock climbing?" Dave asked
"Love it." Rosie said
"Good." Hunter said with a smile
"Anything interesting happen at school?" Dave asked
"Nope. Typical day." Rosie said
"Dinner will be ready in half an hour." Hunter said
"Okay. I'm going to shower." Rosie said going upstairs and doing just that. When she was done she went back downstairs and ate with her family.
/\/\/\/\
The next couple two weeks were busy for everyone. Everyone getting into the new school years extra curriculars. Rosie was on the school newspaper this year. And in photography and with going rock climbing a couple times a week. She was keeping busy.
Dave was checking his voice mails one night and there was one from Rosie's therapist she had been supposed to tell them about needing an appointment with him and Hunter and wanted to make sure she hadn't forgotten. Hunter was in the room and heard it and looked at him.
"Think she forgot?" Hunter asked
"I don't know why she wouldn't tell us. She has been doing well. I cant imagine that it is anything bad." Dave said getting up and going to her room and knocking.
"Yes?" Rosie said
Dave when in and she was at her computer working on an article for the newspaper.
"What's this article about?" Dave asked
"Diversity within the school." Rosie said. "Its an article that gets done every year. I have been asked to do it because the fact that I have native american heritage got to the editor. I think I am the most diverse person on the newspaper sooo." Rosie said. "Which is pathetic since the school is crazy diverse but hey I guess no one else is interested."
Dave smiled abit. "Well its good its given to someone who is very respectful of all cultures."
"Yes. And I will do it justice." Rosie said
"So. I missed a call from your therapist he left a message. Anything you were supposed to tell me and Hunter? Dave asked he was giving her a chance
Rosie thought for a moment. She knew exactly what it was about. She knew her dad would call her therapist regardless, so it was time to fess up.
"Oh yeah. Um. He wants an appointment with you and papa and me obviously." Rosie said
"You know about what?" Dave asked
"Probably because I'm doing well. If you are too busy its fine its no rush." Rosie said she was pulling at her lip with her teeth.
Dave let out a breath. "Rose. Don't lie to me."
Rosie shook her head. "I'm not. My anorexia is fully under control. I think you would be the first to agree with that."
"Well. I admit I haven't seen anything to make me think that is a lie. But your tell is showing. Something is going on." Dave said
"Honestly. If its not about that I don't know." She said pulling at her lip again.
"Strick two." Dave said. "You are still lying."
Rosie took a breath and looked away. "Not sure what you want me to say I am telling the truth."
"Rosie. You know when you lie to me. It makes me think something serious is going on." Dave said
Rosie sighed. "Fine. He probably just wants to tell you something that I haven't. But its not a problem anymore."
"Okay. What is it?" Dave asked
"When I was in treatment the first time. He saw. Cuts on my arm. I was self harming." She said. She lifted up her sleeves and showed him there was nothing new. "But I don't anymore. It came up because he asked me why I decided to 'run' to London. And it was because if I didn't I was going to do something destructive, and he asked me if I meant self harming. I thought he was the only one that had known about that. Apparently he had told Beatrice, but she never talked to me about it. I was self harming because of the shit I was dealing with in that home. Its not a problem here. Never has been." Rosie said
Dave let out a breath. "Okay. You don't need to hide that from me. I saw the scars. I knew."
She let out breath "Of course you did. Sorry." She said
"I'm not angry. Its okay." He kissed her head. "And if you ever feel like you want to do that just tell me okay?"
"I will." She said with a smile.
Dave left the room to let her finish what she was doing.
She took out her phone and texted Orrick 'I'm not telling them, so we don't need an appointment.' She liked that texting a therapist was becoming a thing. It made things easier between sessions.
Orrick got the text and sighed. She hadn't forgotten. 'Okay. Well I will see you in session in a few days.' He told her.
Dave told Hunter what Rosie said. And they called Orrick.
"Hello. Rose told me about the fact that she used to self harm is that what you wanted to talk to us about?" Dave asked
Orrick let out a breath. "Well. I'm glad she told you that. And part of it yes. But you know I like to have an appointment with parents every few months to go over progress."
"Okay. Great. We can set something up." Dave said and they did so.
/\/\/\
A couple days later they were sitting at breakfast. "So we have that appointment with your therapist today after school." Dave said
"We?" Rosie asked
"Yes. He wanted an appointment with us." Hunter said
"Well yeah but I told dad what is was about." Rosie said
"He said that was part of it but its just the check in he likes to do with parents every few months." Dave said
"Oh. Okay." Rosie said she was annoyed. But she also knew that she decided how thing went down. She didn't have to tell them anything in session either. She could keep to herself what she wanted to.
After school she went out to the parking lot and drove to the therapy office. Dave and Hunter were both there already and the three went into Orrick's office and sat down.
"So. Its time for a review of how thing have been going." Orrick said "How has it been going at home?"
"From what we have seen it has been great. Haven't had any problems at home since she came back from California." Dave said
"Yes Rosie has said her grandpa and her had a heart-to-heart conversation that I wont go into details about, but I do think has helped her view on eating." Orrick said
Rosie smiled "It has."
"We are very grateful for whatever he said to her." Hunter said
"And her blood work has been great. And I can see that she has been doing much better mentally with most of the things she has going on." Orrick said
"I've been busy, but I love having lots to do. I don't think sitting still for long helps my ADHD at all." Rosie said
"Most things?" Dave asked
Rosie took a breath.
Orrick tilted his head
"You said most things." Hunter said
Orrick shook his head. "There is always stuff going on in peoples lives. Unless she is a danger to herself or others or is at risk of being hurt by others can I go into detail. And nothing like that is going on." He said
"But there is something you think she should tell us." Dave said
"I think all teens should open up to their parents about things." Orrick said
Hunter looked at Rosie. "What's going on?"
"Nothing." Rosie said her tell evident.
"Bull." Dave said
Rosie took a breath and looked at Orrick with narrowed eyes.
"Rosie. Don't give him that look. He hasn't told us anything." Hunter said
"I'm a profiler I pick up on little things. You know that." Dave said
"Rosie. You know that you need to tell them about this. I know you're worried. But you basically 'ran away' because of this. And if its not dealt with head on it can lead to a relapse. And I know that is not what you want. You are doing so well." Orrick said
Rosie shook her head. "You are fucking with things that cant be fucked with right now."
"What do you mean?" Hunter asked
"Nothing." Rosie said her voice shaky.
"Bambina. What is it?" Dave said
"Nothing." Rosie said looking away to hide the tears.
"Its not nothing if you are this scared to tell us. Are you in some kind of trouble?" Hunter asked
Rosie shook her head.
"She hasn't done anything wrong." Orrick said
"Okay." Dave said, "Bambina whatever it is we can get through it."
"I cant tell you." She said her voice so small and not looking at anyone.
Dave moved from where he was sitting to be in front of her and bent down to be at her level and took her chin gently and moved it, so she had to look at him. "Bambina. Whatever it is. Orrick said you didn't do anything wrong so I cant imagine you would be in trouble. But if your afraid of that you wont be. I promise. Whatever it is. There will be no punishment."
"Not even for the lying?" Rosie asked
"No. We can let that go." Hunter said "We just want to know what it is. So we can help you."
"I'm not really scared of being in trouble." She said softly
"But your afraid of something." Dave said
"That this is going to ruin something so good." Rosie said
"Something to do with a friend? You afraid we wont let you see them again?" Hunter asked
Rosie shook her head.
"Just tell us Bambina. We will get through this. As a family." Dave said
"That's what I'm afraid of ruining." Rosie said softly
Hunter and Dave looked at each other confused.
"One of your sisters in trouble?" Dave asked
"No." Rosie said
"Someone hurt one of them?" Hunter asked
"No." Rosie said.
"If that was the case I would be able to and would have told you." Orrick said
They both nodded.
"I love you all so much." Rosie said. "And I don't want anything to really change. I just. Everything happened so fast. And I was and am completely on board with everything that has happened. I just feel like." She said. She wanted to use the right words.
"Do you feel like you have lost something?" Dave asked.
"I have gained so much. Amazing things. But it went from being just me and you. To me being part of a big, amazing family. Who all grew up together. They are all so close. And no they haven't really made me feel unwelcome. Well outside of in the beginning with Hayley but I know that wasn't about me personally." Rosie said
"You feel like an outsider." Hunter said
Rosie nodded abit.
Dave was at a loss for words. He though they had done everything right. But somewhere something went wrong. Hunter felt quite similar.
They both wrapped their arms around the girl.
"I'm so sorry bambina." Dave said
"We are sorry." Hunter said
Rosie buried her face into dad and sobbed
"I don't think anyone is really to blame here." Orrick said. "I see this all the time in blended families."
"What do we do?" Hunter said
"I generally recommend family counselling. You are taking two families that are cemented and making one. And some of the best families I have seen are blended families. I know you can get there. I can see you both love Rosie very much. And I'm sure it's the same for the other girls. But both of your families come with baggage. I only know Rosie's and I know its a lot. So that on top of everything else. At the very least there needs to be regular discussions about how everyone is really feeling in a no judgement situation." Orrick said
"Do you have recommendations for family counsellor?" Dave asked
"Please no more therapy." Rosie said in tears
"Sweetheart we need to do something. You have been holding onto this for how long?" Hunter asked
"We need you to be open with us. And if you cant do it on your own than we need someone who can help." Dave said
"I promise I will talk to you both more." Rosie said. "And I'm not bashing therapy it has helped me, but you know how many therapists I have gone through. And all of them except Orrick have been shit." She pulled away from her dad and Hunter.
Dave sat back on the couch. "That's not a lie. She has had a hard time finding ones she trusts. And the only other one she has found dropped her."
"Why did they drop her?" Orrick asked
Rosie sighed.
"You didn't tell him?" Dave asked
"No…" Rosie said
"Why not?" Orrick asked
"Because he was pissed that I had a second therapist." Rosie said
"Ah. Rosie not the first time I have dealt with someone dropping someone who was getting eating disorder treatment with me." Orrick said, "Sadly pretty common."
"Sorry." Rosie said.
"Its okay." Orrick said. "But I can recommend someone who I have worked with before who will be a good fit for your family. Worked with same sex couples with blended families. Teens and younger kids."
"When would I fit this into my schedule?" Rosie asked. "I'm not giving up anything."
"Excuses. Why?" Orrick asked
Rosie sighed. "I don't want to do it." She said to him before she looked at her dads. "I promise I will talk to you both more. And if I don't and Orrick finds out I give him permission to tell you."
Dave took a breath.
"I promise daddy." Rosie said
"I think we all need time to think and talk about this." Hunter said
Orrick nodded. "Agreed. I will give you a name. Just in case you decide to. I will say. That I have worked with teens whose families have been able to work through things without counselling. But its rare."
Dave and Hunter nodded.
"And for that to happen all people involved need to be able to open up. That doesn't mean they have to share everything with everyone. Meaning Rosie's story. I know you both know. But I get she's not going to tell the younger ones. But any issues with in the family dynamic need to be addressed with everyone affected." Orrick said
"Understand completely." Dave said
"We will figure out how to make sure -everyone knows they need to open up and that they are vital to this family." Hunter said, "And if that means therapy that is what we will do."
Rosie shook her head.
The session finished and they all made their way outside. "I have rock climbing." Rosie said
"Rosie. You are not running from this." Hunter said
"I have a schedules session with someone I'm not running." Rosie said
"You didn't tell us about this before now?" Dave asked
"Yes I did. You obviously just didn't pay attention." Rosie said
"So when we go home on the fridge schedule it will say you had this?" Hunter asked
Rosie sighed.
"You just promised you would talk to us." Dave said
Rosie took a breath. "What's the point? We will have therapy for that."
"Rosie the point is you aren't talking to us we have to do something." Hunter said clearly getting frustrated.
"Okay. Why don't we all just take a breathe." Dave said
Rosie and Hunter did so.
"Rosie. Do you want to go rock climbing to clear your head?" Dave asked
"Yes." Rosie said
"Okay. Just tell us you need to clear your head." Dave said
Rosie nodded.
"We will all have to work together and talk if you are seriously opposed to family counselling." Dave said
"Yes. Agreed." Hunter said
"Okay." Rosie said. "Sorry. Is it okay if I go rock climb to clear my head?" she said
"Yes." Hunter said.
"Go." Dave said kissing her head.
Rosie went.
Dave and Hunter looked at each other.
"How did I miss this?" Dave asked
"We both did. And I don't know." Hunter said
"We need to be more on top of this." Dave said
"Sit in a room together and force conversations?" Hunter asked
"I don't know if we can really force teens and kids to talk." Dave said
"Wouldn't it be great if we could?" Hunter said
Dave smiled abit. "More family time all together where its easy to talk."
"Don't they have games that end up forcing conversations?" Hunter asked
"Probably." Dave said. He sighed.
"Dave I'm sorry." Hunter said
"Hunt its not solely on you. We both have been so focused on her eating and the fact that she seemed to be doing better that the rest of her wellbeing got pushed away." Dave said
Hunter nodded abit.
"Come on. Lets get home. We need to talk to all the girls make sure that they all know they need to talk to us and give them the opportunity to open up." Dave said
The two of them got into the car and headed for home and they did just that sat down with each of the girls and had an open conversation with all of them.
Rosie came home a couple hours later. Just as they were getting ready to sit down for dinner. Rosie joined them and they all ate.
Afterwards Rosie went and showered and when she was done she had a text. 'come to the office when you are done showering' It was from her dad. She went downstairs and sat on the rollie chair. Hunter closed the door and sat next to Dave.
"Okay. Its time to open up this conversation. We need to know what has happened that made you feel like an outsider." Hunter said
"I don't know that anything has really happened. I just. I went from being an only child with one parents to being the oldest of seven with two dads. And they are so close because they have been growing up together from the beginning. And also I'm used to having privacy and well. Hayley being the only exception none of them knock. They just walk in to my room. I think what kinda made me snap was when Maddy walked in when Cass and I were kissing." Rosie said. "And I know you told her not to tell anyone. But she told Mackie, Hals, and Cal." Rosie said
"When did you find out she told them?" Dave asked
"Right before I went to London." Rosie said
"Why didn't you tell us right away?" Hunter asked
"I was afraid it would complicate me going somehow. I should have told you when I got back." Rosie said
"You should have told us right away." Dave said
Rosie nodded.
"What can we do to help you feel more like you are part of this family? Because you are. You are just as much a part of it as anyone else." Hunter said
"I don't know…" Rosie said
"How about a family game night? Once a week." Dave said
"Okay." Rosie said
"And we can make sure you get one on one time with each of them so you can bond." Hunter said
Rosie nodded.
"And we will have nightly check-ins to see where you are. And you need to talk to us." Dave said
Rosie nodded. "Okay."
"We will talk to the girls. They will not come into your room with out knocking again. If they do. Tell us. Right away." Hunter said
"Okay." Rosie said
"And we will talk to Maddy about doing what we told her not to." Dave said
Rosie nodded
"We are a family. And I promise you if you ask any of them they will say you are just as much their sister as each other." Hunter said, "And you are my daughter just the same."
Rosie smiled and nodded.
"He means that. The first time I heard you call him Papa he melted." Dave said
Hunter smiled.
Rosie smiled big and teared up a bit.
Hunter opened his arms. Rosie went and hugged him tight. Hunter hugged her tight and kissed her head. "I'm proud to call you my daughter. I don't ever want you to forget that okay?"
Rosie nodded. "Okay." She said
The hug broke and Dave pulled her in for a hug too. "And that goes for me too." Dave said. "I know we have been through a lot together and you will always be just as important as you were before Papa, and I got together."
When that hug was done they all left the room. "Family meeting." Hunter called and everyone came to the living room. Once everyone was sitting. Hunter started.
"Few things are going to change. One. I know we have had this conversation before, and I don't like having to repeat myself on the matter. You do not. Enter someone's room without knocking." Hunter said, "And I know more than one of you have not be doing so."
"If it continues to happen there will be consequences." Dave said. "Privacy is a right and by not knocking you are taking away that right."
Everyone nodded.
"Two. When Papa or I ask you not to tell others something you have seen or over heard that means you don't go and tell your sisters. Or anyone else." Dave said.
Everyone looked at Maddy who looked down.
"Three. Starting this week Sunday afternoons are family time. We will play boardgames, talk, maybe other things but Sunday afternoons are now family time. So there will be no other plans made during that time." Hunter said.
Everyone nodded.
"Four. We realize that we might have been over looking somethings. We realize that there has been a major change in all your lives by us all moving in together, but we need you all to know that if you need something from us. More time with one of us. Or with one of your sisters you need to tell us or that sister. Just for us to listen to you tell us. We do not want anyone to feel like they aren't important or an equal part of this family and dad and I are not mind readers. Please talk to us." Hunter said
They all nodded
"Anyone have any questions?" Dave asked
Everyone shook their heads.
"Okay. We love you all. Now everyone but Maddy and Rose go start getting ready for bed." Dave said
The others all went.
"Maddison we were really disappointed to hear that you went and told most of your sisters about the kiss we told you not to." Hunter said
Maddy looked down.
"That was a private moment that you walked in on. Without knocking." Dave said. "You should never have seen it in the first place. So you had no right to go tell everyone else."
"Rosie was dealing with a lot, and you made it a lot harder for her to deal with it when she found out that a lot of you knew." Hunter said
Maddy nodded. "I'm sorry."
Hunter and Dave looked at Rosie. "Do you want to say anything?"
"Just that I didn't like having everyone know while I was trying to figure out what it even meant. I believe you are sorry. I forgive you." Rosie said
Maddy and Rosie hugged tight.
"Why don't we do something together Saturday afternoon? Just the two of us." Rosie said
Maddy nodded excitedly.
"Okay Maddy go get ready for bed." Hunter said
Maddy went off.
"So. Now. Nightly check in. Anything you want to talk about?" Hunter said to Rosie
Rosie shook her head. "I think I'm talked out. And I have some homework to do."
"Okay. Go ahead." Dave said
Rosie went and started in on her homework. There was a knock on her door at 11:30
"Yeah?" She said
Hunter went in. "Still doing homework?"
"Yup. Almost done." Rosie said
"Okay. Its getting late so head to bed when you are done." He said
"I will. Good night Papa." Rosie said
Hunter went and kissed her head. "Good night." He than left her room.
Rosie finished up and went to bed just after midnight.