"Is there a specific reason why I found drug in your room? 'Cause I spent the afternoon thinkin' about it, and I couldn't find one."

Betsey turned to face her, biting her lip nervously.

She knew Addison would have find out, and hoped she could get rid of it before the worst. Apparently, that hadn't worked well.

"A guy from my school asked me to keep it here. He paid me for that. I didn't want you to find out." she explained.

"Yeah, I'm sure you didn't." she crossed her arms.

Betsey remained silent, and looked away with a grimace.

"I want you to give him all the money back. As soon as you see him tomorrow. Am I clear?"

"But..."

"No, Betsey. He gave you money to keep his pills in your house! You're actually lucky I won't call the police! And why would you need to be paid? I can give you money, Betsey. Why did you do that?"

"Because I like him a lot." she admitted.

"But it's not a reason! And..."

"Yes, I get it. You don't want me to go out with a druggie boy."

"Of course I don't!" Addison exclaimed.

"That's why I didn't talk to you about him."

Addison looked at her in disbelief, thinking about the implications of the sentence.

Betsey didn't trust her, nor told her everything, and it hurt her.

She sighed, sadly. "You can tell me everything, and you know it. I can not be pleased about it, I can get mad, but I want you to be able to talk to me. Okay?"

The sixteen-year-old nodded.

"If you want, I'll be in my room."

xxx

"I need you to talk to Betsey." she said as she knocked on Amelia's office's door next morning.

"Why?" she put down the phone, and caressed her eight-months-pregnant belly.

"Because you have to do your 'I was dead for three minutes' speech."

"Oh my God, seriously? It can't be."

"She said a friend asked her to keep it, and paid her, so I implied she never took it, but... please."

"Of course I'll talk to her. Addison, takings drugs is my biggest regret, and I won't let someone I love make the same mistake."

x

"My dad died when I was five years old." she said sternly entering the girl's room. "My brother and I were there. I heard them yell, I heard the shot, I saw a lot of blood... It left a mark inside me. I didn't realize it until I was in high school and my father couldn't teach me how to drive, or kick my boyfriend's ass when he let me down. So I found out about those pills... and my whole world changed. It was all bright and shiny, and I was happy, but one day... one day my body decided it couldn't take it anymore. I was dead for three minutes, Betsey. And believe me, it's not a pleasant feeling. When I woke up, I panicked, because after a lot of time I could feel the pain again. It's the worst thing that ever happened to me. But it's also the best thing that ever happened to me, 'cause it made me realize that life is worth it. Despite all the hurting, life's still worth it, Betsey."

She looked at the woman with wide eyes, almost terrified.

"Did I scare you? I hope I did. And if I were your mother, you'd be dead by now."

"Well, I'm... glad you're not my mother then." Betsey said slowly.

"Oh, don't worry. I'll make sure your Mom does what needs to be done." she smiled.

xxx

"Can I sleep with you?" Betsey whispered that night.

"Mmm come over here." Addison turned in the bed, standing up slightly to look at her.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you."

"It's okay. What's up?"

Betsey put her head on Addison's shoulder. "I just realized I hadn't apologized."

"No, you didn't. Betsey, look, I'm mad, okay? But I love you, I love you in a way that... that's not even describable, and you're the best thing I could ask for. Way more I thought I deserved. I just want the best for you. And, believe me, taking pills is not."

"Yeah, Amelia quite scared me."

"It was awful, seeing her like this." I don't want to see you like this."

"I love you too, Ads. You know, I'm grateful you adopted me."

xxx

"Hi. It's me. I guess I don't really know what to say. I know I never came here, all those years, after Aunt Monica took me in. It just hurt too much. Maybe if Addison had insisted more I would have come at least to see you, Dad, but I was way too much screwed up to spend time in a graveyard. I'm ready now though. I wanted to tell you both that I'm getting married in spring. My fiancé is an awesome boy called Bobby. He's an architect, and he's projecting our house. I like watching him work. I'm thinking about biology. I think it suits me, more than medicine at least. Addison says she's really proud of me. She got married too, you know, when I was eighteen. Her husband rocks! And... I love you. I'll always love you, even after what you, Mom, did to me; even if you both died and I never came to see you. I love you. And don't worry about me, I have a family and I am happy, and I'll come visit you soon. Bye..."

THE END

OMG I finished it. Now I'm sad. I really enjoyed it. Anyway this chapter is for SBoleyn, my ff BFF, and LoveandLearn, who reviewed every chapter twice. For that I love you! :)

The last sentence Amelia said is my favorite. Oh, and she's pregnant! I didn't tell who the father is, but Sam knows it, right? xD She's also married!

I hope you liked the way Betsey is. She's not so messed up after all, maybe just a little insecure and all.

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