When I took my mom's stuff. It wasn't serious. I always pulled out before I inhaled.

This time, I am really hooked. It felt like a burn in my brain. All the way down my throat.

Jay held me up as I was going to fall. Something is changing. I felt it.

I need to protect her from guys like me. Like Ronnie. Like dozens of other Ravine boys.

She had so much stress already going on at home that she doesn't need to add this to the list.

It isn't right. It isn't okay.

Abused. Spike glared up at the ceiling. Who does he think he is!? She's Emma's mother!

She could have him arrested. He was too old in her opinion.

No, she decided she needed to keep him away.