Kenny knocked on Kyle's door with his foot. His hands were full of bags of Karen's things. He aquired a pretty big bruise on his face because his drunk father socked him in the face, slurring threats and passed out when he went home to retrieve they're shit. He was glad Karen didn't come with him.

Kyle opened the door and gasped "Kenny your face" he said making Karen get up and run over. "Ken are you okay" Karen said tears bubbling in her eyes. Kenny smiled "yep I am now Kare bear" he said " here Kare bear grab Cornish sheep before he falls outta my arms" Karen giggling took the bright yellow sheep and ran to the couch.

Kenny brought the items from their home to the guest bedroom next to Kyle's. "Did he hit you?" Kyle said from the door way to the room making Kenny jump and turn around. He sighed "yea he did it really doesn't matter, at least Karen is okay...thanks Kyle" Kyle's temper flared " him hitting you does matter Kenny!" he whispered angrily at him because he knew Kenny wanted Karen not to hear this. "I'm serious Kyle it really doesn't...it's too regular of an occurrence to matter" Kyle glared "come to my room for a minute ".

Kenny's brow raised and he followed. "Okay close your eyes for a second" Kyle said sternly. "Why?" Kenny asked curiously. "Do it...NOW!" Kyle said raising his voice a little. "Okay jeez!" Kenny rolling his eyes. Kenny heard Kyle rustling in his room and grab something that was big enough juggling the small grunt Kyle let out.

Kenny sighed tapping his foot his eyes still closed. "Open your eyes!" Kyle said sounding excited. Kenny open his eyes and was at a loss for words a tear forced itself out of his eye but he wiped it smiling. "How do you like it?" Kyle said excited for his response. "I...I love it Ky! where did you find time to do this" he said looking at the black acoustic guitar Kyle had in his hand. "After me and Karen got home I asked my mom if I could drive the car to the pawn shop to pick something up for you with my money since you took about an hour I was able to pick you up this guitar for $100 easy!".

Kenny took it from Kyle and ran his fingers down the neck of the guitar putting it on the chair at Kyle's desk. "I wanna keep it here until I move out...I don't want it ruined...thanks so fucking much Kyle!" Kenny hugged him tightly his emotions flooding out of him. This was the main reason he liked Kyle so much, he was thoughtful and kind.

Kyle and Kenny went down the stairs to see Kyle's mom braiding Karen's hair. "Hey Mrs.B" Kenny smiled. "Hello Kenneth!" She smiled as she finished with Karen, she looked up an her eyes widened. "Holy moly what happened to your face child!" She wailed getting up to inspect the bruised spot on his cheek.

"This was courtesy of my father..." Kenny sighed. "I should call the police" she replied in worry. "No Mrs.B it would do more harm then good...Karen and I don't have anyone or anywhere to go" he sighed heavily "I don't wanna have her separated from me" Kenny was thankful of her worry unlike his mom. He knew it was hopeless. "Why don't you just live here child you basically come here more than your unfit trash house anyway" Kenny looked up at her quickly and stared at her his eyes wider than cartman.

"You...you...what...really?!" Kenny almost yelled but controlled himself. Karen heard it too because she sqealed happily and ran over to them. "Your 18 right? You're basically her guardian at this point if the parents are unfit" Kenny never thought of it before. "Yeah...I guess I am Mrs.B" he smiled.

"Let me patch you up child" Sheila said in worry. "Actually wait to do that until we call to get my parents arrested because I want this to look as fresh as possible...it'll get those scum bags outta my life for good...finally" Kenny said dimly looking at the marks from the days of abuse before.

"I'm glad you told me the truth child but...has he done this before? I never thought to ask..." Sheila said anger rising. (See where Kyle gets it from?!) "Yep actually...every day for all my life" Kenny said venom in his voice. "He does it to Karen too..." Kenny added and that's when she lost it.

"He hurts that little angel too! That scum! That garbage man! That filthy piece of vile good for nothing ASS!" Kenny and Kyle gasped. Sheila NEVER swore EVER, she hates doing it (almost killed Canada over it lol).

"Kyle call the cops" she said sternly "they messed with these kids long enough!". Kenny was nervous about it, confronting it was hard. "Hello I would like to report long term abuse on a young teen and adult teen...yes it has happened today as well...okay I'll see you soon...yes the adult would like to press charges...thanks bye...they're on their way Kenny" Kyle said empathetic as ever.

The call gave Kenny a feeling of freedom and also emptiness. He wondered so long of how he could get Karen away from this. And it was finally here. But would it help his sanity, the countless nightmares of his parents.

Kyle frowned at Kenny's distraught nature and attitude. He put his hand on Kenny's shoulder causing him to look into Kyle's emerald eyes. He was still in pain, a mental war.

Kyle took Kenny's hand and took him up to his room. He gave Kenny the guitar "Play man...I know it'll relax you...because you like doing it I mean...right" Kyle was blushing at his attempt to relax his friend. Kenny smiled at Kyle's thought to relax him "I don't wanna annoy anyone with it..." Kenny sighed. "Ah ah ah no no no, you will play Mr. Mckormick you obviously enjoy it and you know the police will take their time because the situation isn't as urgent as others" Kyle said sounding mildly annoyed and at the same time nurturing.

They jump at the sound of a knock. "They're here already?" Kyle exclaimed sounding rather in shock. "Obviously not busy I'm guessing..." Kenny light-heartedly joked. They walked down the steps as Sheila was talking to them. The officer looked at them "which one of you is the receiver of it?" He said without a beat missing. "I am.." Kenny replied raising his hand. The officer nodded "can we talk in another room please? I need to see the evidence on both of you" he drawed out sadly. "Kare bear...come to the kitchen with us for a second..." Kenny didn't like the look she gave him as she followed.

(20 minutes later)

"You both show signs of long term abuse and the lack of nutrition you look two have, it looks like neglect too" do you want to press charges against your parents" the cop asked sympathetically. "Yea I do...I also want to be her guardian because I'm all she has here and would like our belongings removed from the premises tonight" Kenny sighed. "Where would you like it?" The officer asked writing things down. "Here...the owner of the home is letting us stay here until I finish school and get a sufficient job to rent out an apartment and provide for our needs" Kenny felt relief. "Since Karen is above age we have no need for social services, so I guess the decision is all yours" the officer replied "I will need you to come to the premises , will you comply?" The officer finished his notes. "Yea.." Kenny put his head down "may my friend Kyle accompany me?" Kenny asked. "Yes he may, the more removing the stuff the better" the officer stated leaving out the door as they followed.