Sorry about making you wait guys. I was in Seattle for the fourth of July :) I had to write this chapter in a hurry cuz I'm packing again! Leaving tomorrow for the lake, so I probably won't be able to update again for a while. I'll try to write the next few chapters while I'm gone. Anyways, I'll shutup now and let you read! :) I do not own South Park! R&R

Kyle hurriedly made his way through the woods back to the party. He had to find Cartman. He asked a few people by the door if they had seen him, but no one knew where he was. Finally someone said that they think they saw him out front by his car. Kyle pushed through the crowd and out the front door. He saw Cartman leaning against his car, smoking a cigarette.

"You shouldn't smoke those… They're bad for you." Kyle said as he walked up.

When Cartman looked up, his eyes were red and puffy. He glanced at Kyle, then looked back down at his cigarette.

"Cartman? Are you okay? You look like you've been crying."

"I got a call from the police. They have my mom in custody… She was caught at a drug bust. And I wasn't crying, I have allergies."

Kyle felt bad for Cartman. Everyone knew his mom was a druggie, but Kyle didn't know it was this extreme.

"I'm so sorry…" He said as he lightly touched Cartman's arm. He flinched as Kyle made contact with him. Cartman wasn't used to people being nice to him. He didn't know how to act during the rare times that they were.

"Whatever. It's not like I ever see her anyways… I better go get her. I hope I have enough money to bail her out this time."

Kyle wished he could help Cartman. He had never had a caring family, and none of his friends really liked him. They put up with his crap, but they didn't exactly enjoy his company. Kyle couldn't miss out this chance to talk to Cartman though. Even if he didn't get to talk to him about his dream, he could at least have a conversation with him.

"Do you want me to come with you?

Cartman hesitated. He badly wanted Kyle to come with him, but he didn't want it to be obvious. He didn't want him to think that he was being weak.

"I don't care. If you really want to…"

Kyle smiled reassuringly at Cartman and opened the passenger door. Cartman got in and started the car. The drive to the police station was quiet. Kyle didn't want to push it with him until he was in a better mood. When they arrived at the police station, Cartman hesitated. He didn't know what state his mom would be in. He didn't want Kyle to see his mom like that.

"Just stay here. I don't want my mom getting your Jew germs."

Kyle sighed and agreed. He wished Cartman would let him help. He watched him jog inside while he sat in the rapidly cooling car. Kyle waited outside for 20 minutes before he decided that something must be wrong. It shouldn't be taking Cartman this long to get his mom. He got out of the car and walked up to the door. Through the window, he could see Cartman arguing with a police officer. Kyle quietly opened the door and walked to his side.

"I can't fucking afford that! What the hell am I supposed to do? I can't just leave her here!"

Kyle wondered what was going on.

"What happened?" He inquired.

"This asshole wants me to pay $900 to bail out my mom!" Cartman looked like he was about to lose it. "I can't leave her here Kyle… She shouldn't be alone in places like this."

Kyle was surprised about how vulnerable Cartman was being. He had never seen this side of him before. It made Kyle feel even more sympathetic.

"How much money do you have?" Kyle asked.

"I only have $600… It's not enough." Cartman stated the obvious.

Kyle wanted to help, but all he had was $70 in his bank account.

"Maybe you can ask your family for money tomorrow and get her when you have enough?"

Cartman stared at Kyle in disbelief.

"You think I should let her stay here alone tonight?"

"Well… Yes. I don't think anything bad can happen to her in one night. We'll get the money tomorrow morning and come bail her out then. She'll be fine..."

The room was silent. The police officer had turned back to his computer at the beginning of the conversation, and Cartman was still staring at Kyle. Finally, he spoke.

"Whatever. Let's just go."

Cartman stormed out of the police station and Kyle was following close behind. They got back in the car and Kyle waited for Cartman to start driving. When he didn't move for 5 minutes, Kyle started to worry. This thing with his mom was majorly stressing Cartman out.

"Cartman? Cartman, are you okay?"

He didn't respond.

"Eric?"

He looked up when he heard his first name. Kyle had his attention.

"It's going to be okay. You know that, right? Nothing bad is gonna happen to your mom. I promise."

Cartman nodded and started the car. He didn't know why, but he trusted Kyle. Neither of them talked for the rest of the car ride. Without thinking, Cartman automatically drove them to his house. He started to get out of the car when he heard Kyle ask him something quietly.

"What?" Cartman asked.

"I said, 'This isn't my house.'" Kyle repeated. He could tell that Cartman was spacing out. "Do you mind if I just come in?"

"Why?" Cartman was bemused. He didn't understand why Kyle wanted to stay with him. He thought that he would want to go home the minute the car stopped.

"Because I don't want to wake my mom and… I don't think you should be alone tonight."

Cartman's mouth hung slightly open. He had no idea why Kyle was being so nice to him. He quickly shut his mouth and led Kyle to his front door. As Cartman held the door open for Kyle, he realized that he was about to be alone with Kyle for a whole night. He didn't know how he was supposed to act. Kyle was being a really good friend to him, and he didn't want to screw it up.

Little did Eric know, Kyle was just as nervous as he was. He didn't want Cartman to think that he was being clingy. This was the first time he had stayed the night at Cartman's house since 5th grade, so this was all very weird. He didn't want to leave him though. He knew Cartman was worried about his mom, and Kyle wanted to be there to comfort him. He didn't know why he suddenly cared so much about Eric.

Kyle didn't realize that he was about to finally get his answer.

Sorry about the weird ending... Like I said, I was in a hurry. Review anyways! Lol I love your reviews :) Good or bad, i want 'em all.