WARNINGS: may trigger some individuals who are uncomfortable with themes of rape, child abuse (sexual and physical). Please don't read this fic if you aren't willing to read about such topics, read about someone going through such things or if you are uncomfortable with these topics. It's understandable if you don't want to read on, but if you do I hope you enjoy the progression of the story.

"Come on in, boys. I was expecting you."

"Hello ma'am, we're sorry to bother you, but may we come in?"

"I'm so glad we could meet on such short notice." Jake's father exclaimed. Jake smiling politely at the red headed woman, she had seemed kind enough.

"I'm sorry officers, but w-what's this about?" Sophia replied, stepping aside and letting the two large men into the office. They stood awkwardly in the middle of the room, she motioned for them to sit.

"Ma'am, maybe you should take a seat. This will only take a minute." Sophia sat gently on the edge of her desk chair. Her eyes were flickering from one man to the other, trying to figure something from their vacant expressions.

"I'm sorry to tell you this at work, but Mrs. Anderson, your husband has been arrested."

"I'm pleased to have you here! Please, take a seat. There's just a few things I'd like to go over with you two."

"Oh, of course. You first Jake." Jake sat down before the woman, reading her name plate on her desk. Looking up once she started speaking.

"Well, I should introduce myself. I'm Elizabeth Hummel, the headmaster here at Dalton."

Sophia sank into the chair in shock, her mouth agape and her hands flew to her face. No, they can't be talking about Mark, not her Mark.

"No, this can't be. Not today, please God, not today." She whispered as she rocked slowly back and forth, one arm around her stomach, just as Mark would do when holding her.

"Ma'am, we're very sorry, but he's at the station right now. We had to bring him in because of an assault that took place."

"I'm George. George Williams, and this is my son, Jake." Jake turned toward his father slightly, the man never used his name unless it was absolutely necessary. He had called his father by his name once, he may or may not have had a bruises after wards along his neck. He shrugged off the memory and turned back to the polite woman.

"Nice to meet you both! Now Jake, I was wondering if you had any concerns about starting here at Dalton?"

"Uh, yeah. I guess I have a few." The boy replied quietly.

"Well, let's talk about them. We want our students to feel welcome and safe."

"I'm...gay. Will anyone..bother me about it? I - I can't be made fun of again."

"Oh god no, Jake! Here at Dalton we have a strict no bullying policy. We monitor the students as much as possible and when there is the odd instance, they are removed from the school. There are many other homosexual students here for that reason as well, in fact, one of those students is my son."

Sophia stopped rocking, stood up. Tears streaming from both eyes are she looked up at the two officers.

"What do you mean by assault? M - Mark would never hurt someone, he's not the type."

"Well, the victim was walking by your home. He had a small child with him." The police officer looked down at her with understanding eyes, they knew what today was.

"A - a small child?"

"A 5 year old, ma'am. He fit the general appearance of your son when he went missing. Purely a coincidence, but it must have sent your husband over the edge. He attacked the gentlemen, who was severally beaten. He claimed that the man was the one who took your son."

Sophia opened and closed her mouth several times, trying to find words.

"But, M-Mark wasn't even supposed to b-be home. Why was he there?"

"His coworkers reported that he had never showed up for work this morning, we did find these in his home office." The officer said, reaching into his pocket and pulling out numerous news clippings about the kidnapping, the few details of the case. "We believe he was investigating the kidnapping by himself and just got...consumed. It has happened to a few officers in my day, so believe me ma'am, I'm truly sorry."

Sophia sank back into the chair, head in her hands as she sobbed loudly. First her baby was stolen from her, now her husband too.

Jake's eyes widened.

"You mean...this is like a...gay school?"

"Jake!"

"What? I'm wondering." He snapped back at his father. Elizabeth chuckled.

"No, Jake. Dalton isn't a gay school, it's just that we like all students, no matter what orientation, to feel comfortable and at home."

"Oh, well, that sounds really nice actually. I think it'd be a pleasure to go to school here." Jake replied, shrinking in his chair. He hadn't expected the school to be so welcoming.

"I do have one question for you both. Will you be rooming at Dal-"

"No. No, Jake will be staying at home. With me." George interrupted.

"Oh, well it's unusual for students to not room here, but we do have some students who drive in from off the property. So, I'll just go get the paperwork." Elizabeth said with a smile as she stood and left the office, closing the door quietly.

Jake turned to his father, a tense and slightly angry look on his face.

"Dorms and an anti-bullying policy, huh? I could stay here? Without people trying to push me around for liking dick? Why'd you never tell me, George? I thought you told me everything." He finished with a sneer.

"Do not take that tone with me, Jake. Not here, not now. You do not need to stay at this school where there are other boys who only want one thing from you." Jake huffed a small laugh.

"You mean the same thing you want?"

"Shut up! I love you, okay. They don't. None of these boys love you like I do." George whispered harshly, taking a deep breath and in a softer tone continued. " What is wrong with you today, you were so happy this morning?"

"I don't know, I'm sorry. I just thought that maybe a little change would be nice. I'm also a little pissed you didn't tell me a-"

"Okay, gentlemen. Here are the papers we need you to sign! Both student and parent must sign here...here and here." She pointed out, flipping through the papers. Jake and his father picked up a pen each, took turns signing each line. Jake finished the last signature and set his pen back down on the desk.

"Welcome to Dalton Academy, Jake. Your first day is Monday, we'll give you your schedule Monday morning and have a student show you around."

"Thank you Mrs. Hummel, it was a pleasure."

"Likewise Mr. Williams. And Jake?" Jake turned back away from the door to face Elizabeth. "Dalton is glad to have you." She finished with a bright smile.