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Dear Diary,
We moved today, just Mom and me. Mom recently rented a small apartment for $850. Mom is rich but Dad got to keep half of our money. I knew Dad would drink a lot to get over us. I wonder when Dad would remarry or just stay single. I have got too much on my mind with Father, the divorce, and making the basketball team. I've been practicing all summer for the tryouts in September. The tryouts are tomorrow. I really want to get on this team to get out of the house if Dad comes out to force Mom and me back to our old home. When I come home from practice at 5:00 and get into the house and see Mom missing, I know Dad did this. I would still call the police anyway. But I'll call Mom first to make sure she's okay. I decided to go to the park to practice and when I walked by I saw Dad crying probably about the late bills. I rushed to make sure Dad didn't see me. I've been getting better at passes and shooting. At dinner, I told Mom what I saw at the old house, she replied,'' He has probably spent all his money on drugs and beer. He'll be homeless very soon.'' That was true. A week later, I saw Dad sitting on the street with boxes. I tried to hurry past him but he stopped me and said,'' Please let me in your apartment. I know your Mom declined on the phone but I'm desperate.'' I wasn't sure what I should do but if Mom declined, it was made for the best. So I said,'' No, now let me through.''emotionless. I saw the look of sadness in his eyes and he wanted to stop me but he let me through.
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Fiske