I also told him I started therapy two weeks ago and I had someone to take me there and back to Shigure's every couple of days. I explained my life in America and how much I hated the abuse I got everyday from the Millers. I felt safer with the Kobiyashi's. He said he would confirm everything with Sheri and the hospital. If everything came back like he wanted I would be back with the Kobiyashi's in no time and I thanked him for his time.
"Sir, I would also like to give this letter to the Millers, it's my feelings on how I feel about them and all the wrong they have injusted on me...would you please make sure they get this? I don't care if they tear it up I just want them to know what I did" I told him turning to leave.
"Is this your final act as their daughter?" he asked.
"Honestly sir, I've never been their daughter, more as a punching bag" I said honestly.
I left the judge's chambers and went to Yuki and Tohru who were waiting outside of the courtroom. As soon as I came into view Tohru popped up like a piece of toast.
"How did it go in there?" she asked. "Everything okay?"
"Yes, everything is fine...the judge is going to give my letter to the Millers and as soon as everything checks out I'll be back with the Kobiyashi's...I need to go to therapy now, it's almost time for my appointment" I told them.
They nodded and walked with me. I went in and sat and talked to the therapist for an hour. She told me I was doing good and to take my progress report with me to give to Chika or Keesa...whomever I see first. I nodded and took it.
"You are making real progress Jade and I'm terribly sorry about your grandparents...I'm surprise a ten year old girl would have such a story to tell me" she said hugging me gently.
"Thanks Kaya, I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and letting me get it out anyway I can, I've been working on the swearing because Keesa and Minori don't allow it" I said.
She nodded and we said our good-byes and I walked back to Yuki and Tohru. "I'm ready now" I told them.
They nodded and we left. Before I knew it we were at Eri's house and I went inside. I looked around and went from room to room. I couldn't believe this entire house was mine. I guess some times I am in the right place at the right time. I looked at the will again and it said it was all paid for waiting until I turned 18 to legally move in it, until that time I could let someone live in it or Minori, Keesa and I could move it in, it was up to me or no one really.
I decided since I had the keys to the house we would come over once a week and clean it, it's the least I could do to care for the house that was now mine.