A/N: Finally, an update! I apologize about the formatting, but ff was giving me a lot of problems uploading this and I just wanted to get it posted. Enjoy (if anyone even remembers this story anymore!).

Peter was glad to have met Judge Hanson. It seemed to him that it was rare these days to find someone who was genuinely concerned with the well-being of the children that they worked with. Judge Hanson was not only concerned with Darek's well-being, she was also not persuaded by high powered threats. It didn't take long for Peter to convince her that Darek's best interest was to become the newest student at Horizon. Peter had been careful not to break his promise to Sarah. He had told Judge Hanson that a friend of Darek's, Cole, had sent him to check up on a friend he had left behind on the streets. There was no reason to believe that Judge Hanson even knew of Sarah's existence. But even if she did, Peter felt confident that she would not be persuaded by Mr. Corbridge as so many others had

Roger was already on his way back to Horizon to prepare the paperwork for the transfer. Everything had happened so fast. Judge Hanson was eager to avoid one more kid in lock up and had agreed to transfer as soon as the paperwork was faxed to her office. All that was left was to wait. Peter sat patiently in the lobby of Johns County Juvenile Detention Center. He was trying to concentrate on what would happen next. He had no idea what to expect when he met Darek. It had been awhile since Sarah or even Cole had been in touch with him. And as Peter knew, things changed quickly for teens on the street, left to fend for themselves. Cole had said that Darek was not a drug user, but Peter was not discounting the neighbor's account of what had happened. Judge Hanson had given him access to the police report from the night Darek was arrested, and Peter sat, reading it for the hundredth time, trying to make sense of it.

1100 block of 33rd Street – Disorderly Conduct, Juvenile Complaint
Responded to a noise complaint at the Brandywine Complex Apartments. Mother, Linda Edenfield, 35 years old, was found dead upon arrival. Darek Edenfield, a minor, was found to be disorderly and belligerent upon approach. He was immediately detained and questioned. He was found in possession of one half ounce of marijuana. Upon futher search of the apartment, 2 ounces of cocaine was also found and believed to belong to the suspect. Suspect was read his rights and transported to Johns County Juvenile Detention Center. Jason Saunder, owner of Brandywine Complex Apartments, plans to press criminal charges for damage done to the apartment, believed to be done by Darek Edenfield. See attached Victim Impact Statement.

Peter had read the report, the victim impact statement, and the court proceedings over and over. Darek had a small criminal record – mostly petty charges of loitering and one misdemeanor destruction of property. Judge Hanson had said he seemed like a good kid who had gotten lost along the way. With his dad out of the picture and his mom dead, she had no choice but to put him in the system. He had been found guilty of misdemeanor possession, destruction of property and disorderly conduct. He was serving a one year term and upon release would be placed on probation until his 18th birthday and sent to live in a foster home. Judge Hanson had adjudicated Darek to Peter's care for the remainder of his sentence provided that he follow Horizon's rules and make progress in accordance with Peter's standards.

Peter closed the folder and leaned back against the cinderblock wall. He didn't know what to expect from Darek, and he wanted to keep his mind open to the idea that this arrangement would work. He glanced quickly at the clock. Minutes turned to hours, and just as Peter was reading the court proceedings one more time, he heard the buzz of the security doors being opened.

"Peter Scarbrow?" A guard, looking tired and haggard, held a young boy by the arm. "Are you Peter Scarbrow"

Peter nodded and stood to greet them. "Yes I am." He looked Darek over. He was both handcuffed and shackled and did not meet Peter's eyes.

The guard was shoving papers towards Peter. "I need your signature indicating that he is being released to your custody"

Peter quickly signed and the guard uncuffed Darek. With a quick nod, and a thank you from Peter, the guard disappeared and Darek and Peter were alone in the lobby.

"Darek? I'm Peter Scarbrow"

Darek nodded but did not look up. "Where are you taking me"

"I believe there is someone who has been waiting a long time to see you. I think Sarah will be very happy to know you're safe"

Finally, Peter was able to see Darek's face, and there was no denying he was Sarah's brother. The resemblance was remarkable. "Sarah"

He nodded. "Come on, let's get you out of here. I'll tell you about it on the way."