It's been two week since Kaye's accident. The school had given Mark a few weeks off to spend with Alana and to mourn. Kaye was dealing with the after affects of her accident. Her anger was in full effect and she bottled it all up. Not having Nala around her when she needed her was a big problem.
Sabrina would take glances at Kathan, she could tell something was wrong. Mrs. Bella was going over an assignment.
"Oh my god, who cares", Kathan snapped.
Brie looked over at Kathan.
"Miss Daniels, please keep your commentary to yourself", Brie said.
"I will if you stop assigning idiotic assignments. This isn't freshmen year", Kaye said.
"I don't care how idiotic you think this assignment is. It starts today and I expect it to be done by the end of the week before you go on spring break", Brie said.
Kathan had always been outspoken, but not to this extent. Brie knew it had to be something to do with her accident.
"Oh and what are you going to do? Ground me? Suspend me? Expel me? I'm so scared", Kathan said, rolling her eyes.
"Kathan", Sabrina said, also shocked.
Kaye looked at her and rolled her eyes before shaking her head.
"This is a waste of my time", Kaye said as she packed her bag.
She stood and walked out. Sabrina looked at Mrs. Bella and Brie nodded. Sabrina grabbed her things and followed after Kaye.
"Kaye, wait up.", Sabrina called after her.
When she didn't listen, Sabrina quickened her pace. Grabbing Kaye's arm and stopping her.
"What?", Kaye snapped.
"Don't raise your voice at me. I'm trying to understand Kaye, we all are. If you don't talk to us, we don't know how to help you", Sabrina raised her voice too.
Kaye dropped her bag and sat down on a bench close by. Her hands rubbed her thighs.
"I've caused a lot of pain. So many have lost their lives because of me, because of who my mom is.", Kaye said.
She started crying, but Sabrina could tell it was out of anger and frustration.
"I lost my dad, Alana lost her mom, I almost lost Mark and Nala almost lost Roman.", Kaye said.
"That's not your fault Kaye. None of it is. These were all decisions your mom made for money. Mark would do anything to protect you, Roman would do the same for Nala. Seth would for me and Dean for my sister.", Sabrina said.
"If he would have never met me, Michelle would be alive and Alana would have her mom. They would have been better off without me", Kathan said.
"I don't see it that way. You held Mark's hand the entire time during Michelle's funeral. You held Alana as she cried. They wouldn't have been able to get through that without you", Sabrina said.
Kathan looked down at the floor.
"When was the last time you saw him?", Sabrina asked.
"Since the funeral", Kaye answered.
"You should go and see him. He doesn't come out of his house and the few times my mom and aunt go and check on him and Alana, they say it's not good. He needs you Kaye", Sabrina said.
Kaye nodded.
"And stop being so angry. Your alive, we are all just trying to help you", Sabrina said.
Nala was four months now. She hated staying home and either in bed or downstairs on the couch. She did the homework assignments her teachers would email her, but after she was done with it all, she was bored. Eve would come and check on her and bring her lunch. After school Serena and Sabrina stopped by to check on her.
"We brought food", Serena said.
Nala smiled.
"How are you doing mama?", Sabrina asked.
"Bored out of my mind. Its lonely staying home. I finish my assignments and then just sit here waiting for someone to text me or call, or for Eve to come over", Nala pouted.
Serena and Sabrina laughed.
"Well, you're are going to love this then", Serena said.
"My dad got us a beach house in Florida for spring break", Sabrina said happily.
Nala's smile fell a bit.
"Really? I just finish telling you that I'm bored out of my mind because I'm on bedrest and you bring that up", Nala said.
Serena shook her head at her sister.
"Oh shoot. Sorry", Sabrina said.
Nala didn't want to bring down their excitement.
"Send me pictures and bring me something back", Nala said.
The girls nodded.
"When do you leave?", Nala asked, eating some of the food they brought her.
"Tomorrow after school", Serena said.
"Do Dean and Seth know yet?", Nala asked.
"Yeah, Seth's going to be busy with my dad and Dean is going to Vegas to see his parents", Sabrina said.
"But it's springs break, Seth should be with you. Dean's going to Vegas for the whole week", Nala said.
"Seth's been so busy working with my dad, the only times I've seen him at all these past few days have been at school. He wants me to have fun for us both", Sabrina said shrugging.
"He's working for your future together. You can't be mad at him for that", Nala said.
Sabrina nodded, but made a face. Nala and Serena laughed.
"It's the same with Dean. Roman gave him a few books to help understand what he does. His head has been there. He even turned down sex last weekend. As for Vegas, I trust him", Serena said.
Nala and Sabrina laughed. Nala placed her hand on her bump, rubbing gently.
"Is Kathan going with you two?", Nala asked.
"I'm not sure. She's been closing herself off lately and angrier than I've ever seen her. She snapped at Mrs. Bella today and she's one of the good teachers", Sabrina said.
Nala nodded. She didn't like that she couldn't be there for her friend.
"I know you're worried about her, but you can't go after her right now. You've got to think about these two first", Serena said.
Nala nodded.
"I know", Nala said.
"Don't worry about it Nala. I've got it under control. I know how to help her", Sabrina said.
Nala nodded.
Kathan got to Mark's house and knocked. A woman opened the door.
"Can I help you?", she asked, Kaye noticed her accent.
"Who are you?", Kathan asked.
"Excuse me?", this woman asked.
The door opened wider and Mark appeared. He looked at this other woman.
"Its ok Layla, she watches Alana for me when I'm busy.", Mark said.
This Layla nodded and walked away. Kathan looked pissed. Mark sighed and closed the door behind him.
"Its not what you think Kaye. She's Alana's godmother, Michelle's long time friend", Mark said.
"So she's living with you now?", Kaye asked.
Mark noticed her tone.
"No, of course not Kaye.", Mark said.
"Then why is she here?", Kaye asked.
"She comes to check on Alana. Like I said, she's her godmother", Mark said.
Kathan rolled her eyes.
"K.C. I don't have time for your jealously right now. Please", he said calmly.
He went to hold her, but she backed up.
"You blame me, don't you? For Michelle. It was my fault and you know it. That's why you asked me to stay away", Kathan said.
"No Kaye. I never asked you to stay away. I don't blame you for the things your mother did. Ever. I've been wanting to see you, but every time I call or text, you don't answer. I figured you wanted space, especially after everything that happened to you", Mark said.
He could tell she was struggling with what happened.
"You need to talk to someone, if not me then maybe Mickie. You can't keep holding this all in", Mark said.
"I have to go, have fun with her", Kaye said, before walking away.
"Kaye. Kaye stop.", he went after her.
Kaye turned and pushed him. He let her.
"Stay away from me. I told you. I told you that you and Alana would be better off without me.", Kaye said.
"That's not true. We need you now more than ever", Mark said.
"I have to go", Kaye said.
He watched as she went to the Kents house. He set his hands on his hips and sighed. Rubbing his eyes before walking back into his home. Layla turned to him before grabbing her bag.
"Since she'll be on spring break, you know I could take her with me for the week. You look exhausted", she said.
He shook his head no.
"No. I would go insane without her right now", he said.
Layla nodded. She hugged him before walking out. Alana was laying on the couch. He kissed the side of her head.
Kaye had shown up at her house. She broke down before admitting she needed help. Sabrina took her hand and drove them to Shayna and Ronda's gym.
"You're angry. There is only one way we both know how to release that. I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner", Sabrina said.
Kathan started hitting and kicking the bag. Sabrina watched. Once Kathan was done, she sat beside Sabrina. She was breathing heavy. Sabrina handed her a water bottle.
"Feel better?", she asked.
Kathan nodded.
"Want to talk now?", Sabrina asked.
"She ruins everything that's good for me. Mark was the only thing she hadn't gotten too and now, she has. He hates me, probably doesn't even want me around Alana. Now he has this woman around, Layla", Kathan said.
Sabrina made a face.
"Layla is Alana's godmother and she's married. She was Michelle's friend", Sabrina said.
Kathan looked at her water bottle.
"As for Mark, I'm sure he doesn't hate you. That's all in your head. Why do you think I told you to go and see him? He asked about you, every time he sees me or Serena. Don't push him away, he loves you and wants to be there for you. Let him.", Sabrina said.
"I'm scared", Kathan said.
"Of what? The worst has already happened. She's not around to control you anymore. Don't give her that power, even in death", Sabrina said.
Kathan nodded.
"Listen, my parents and aunt rented Serena and I a beach house in Florida for spring break. I was going to ask you anyway, but come with us?", Sabrina said.
Kathan was going to decline.
"You need to get away. We leave tomorrow after school. It will do you a lot of good Kaye", Sabrina said.
Sabrina made a point. Kathan needed space and get away from this place that reminded her so much of her mom and Michelle.
"Alright, I'll go", Kathan said.
Sabrina hugged her.
Mark texted Kaye. He couldn't sleep without knowing if she was ok. His phone rang and it was Kaye. He sat up.
"Hey K.C. you ok?", he asked.
"I'm fine now, a little", she said.
"Talk to me", he said.
She told him everything she had said to Sabrina. Then went on to tell him what Sabrina said.
"I don't blame you Kaye, ever. Those choices were made by her. I love you and Alana loves you.", he said.
She smiled.
"I love you both too", she replied.
"As for going away for Spring Break, I think it's a good idea. You need to clear your ahead and accept what can't be changed. None of it was your fault. Do you hear me?", he said.
"Yes", she said.
"Have fun in Florida, but not too much fun", he said playfully.
She laughed softly and he smiled. He missed her laugh.