Chapter 4
Chris and Jacob were at Chris's house sitting on the couch.
"Do I get to stay the night?" Jacob asked.
"Not today," Chris said. "Maybe some other night."
"I like it when you babysit me Grandpa Chris," Jacob said.
"You're welcome," Chris said. "Hey, are you okay?"
"Yes," Jacob said.
"Chris Keller knows you've been through a lot lately," Chris said. "If you want to talk, I'm here for you."
"I lied to Mommy and Daddy," Jacob said.
"What do you mean?" Chris asked.
"I told them Grandpa Wade made me go with him," Jacob said. "I wanted to go with him. Then I got scared and when Nathan took me home, I said that Grandpa Wade took me."
"Why didn't you just tell them the truth?" Chris asked.
"I thought they wouldn't like me anymore," Jacob said.
"Listen," Chris said. "You don't ever have to worry about that. You're parents will always love you not matter what."
"They will?" Jacob asked.
"Of course," Chris said.
"Are you mad at me?" Jacob asked.
"No," Chris said. "Actually, I am kind of mad at you. You should've told your teacher that your Grandpa Wade was there. You shouldn't just leave with people."
"I'm sorry," Jacob said. "Do you hate me?"
"Of course not," Chris said.
"It's my fault that Grandpa Wade might go to jail," Jacob said.
"No it's not," Chris said. "He knew he wasn't supposed to be there and he knew he shouldn't have taken you."
"Why do people hate Grandpa Wade?" Jacob asked.
"He's not a very nice person," Chris replied.
"Why?" Jacob asked.
"Sometimes people just aren't that nice," Chris said.
"That's sad," Jacob said.
"It really is," Chris said.
"I love you Grandpa Chris," Jacob said.
"I love you too," Chris said.
"Are you going to tell Mommy and Daddy on me?" Jacob asked.
"No," Chris said. "This will be our secret."
Chris and Jacob shared a hug.
"I'm glad I have you as a grandpa," Jacob said.