Chapter 2
As Michael walked down the steps to meet his three new neighbors, he watched all three very carefully. The father, Robby, shook his hand. The son Jackson added a 'hey, man' and shook hands. The daughter Miley just stood there, blushed and muttered an 'how do you do'. While Charles and Robby talked, Michael noticed that Miley was stealing looks and blushing. After a brief conversation about what the town's major attractions, where the school was (he was starting Monday), Robby told Miley and Jackson to wait at home while he talked to Charles. Michael saw this as a chance to see what this town had to offer. Which left Charles and Robby to talk.
"So, how is Michael holding up?" Robby asked.
"Pretty good, all things considering." Charles said.
" Maybe a change of scenery is all he needs to get over what happened to him." Robby said.
" I still can't get over what happened to him." Charles began. "When he was three, saw his mother killed and the guy that did the job shot him in the head."Charles had to sit down.
"Look," Robby began. "He's a tough kid. He's a fighter. Plus he has you. There is no way nothing bad can happen to him."
"God, I hope so." Charles said. "I hope so."