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The next day Mr. Ruzek was not there we had some sub teaching us and he was not as good, I mean sure he knew what he was talking about but he was not Mr. Ruzek. I had a feeling he was dealing with the aftermath of his daughter after we told him what we saw he went to her immediately, and I didn't blame him I would have done the same thing. The day seemed to drag itself out Tuesday was my least favorited day of the week, it was Aria's longest day. Which means I was away from her for a long time, I mean how pathetic am I, ugh I can function without my girlfriend for 5 seconds. Once our day was done Klea and I ended up taking Titan for a walk, we ran into Mr. Ruzek. "I wanted to thank you for everything you have done" he said, "no problem how is your daughter?" I asked, "she is trying to deal with it, she is back home with me but we are working through, it. How was the sub?" he asked, "not as good as you" Klea said, "awe thanks, well I will be back tomorrow, I just hope Megan is going to be okay" he said. "She will be she has you as her father, someone who cares, and that piece of scum is now off the streets" Max said. "For now yes he is in jail, but who knows, I am just glad she is with me again" Mr. Ruzek said as he walked away.
I was happy that he was able to save her but it had me wonder why guys could hurt girls, I mean I for one could never imagine hurting Aria. I know I grew up with love all around me. My parents and all their friends were all still dating form high school, and I felt like I had a lot more going for me. I knew what real loves was, I had to date Scarlett to figure out that I was never in love with her. I think it allowed me to figure out that it was Aria all along, I needed to stop, I was becoming obsessed with her.
The rest of the school year just flew by and Klea and I passed with flying colors, I couldn't believe it we passed and were now going to be the detectives we always wanted to be. We would still of course be working with my dad and I was okay with that, I wanted to learn from the best, the only thing that sucked was Aria was not going to be with me all the time. She still had a few years of school, but we would see each other every weekend and on holidays. I was doing the same thing that Josh and Sophie did and they seemed to make it work. I just knew I was going to miss her but we would make the most of the summer. I was never going to leave her side, I needed her and I had a feeling the school year was going to be hard. I know she was going to be an amazing doctor though she was perfect in every other way.
"I am proud of you" Chase said, "thanks dad" I said, "I can't believe, that we are going to work together" he said, "I am excited, and Titan can learn more from Jax" I said. "That he can, I am fairly confident that we are going to be one hell of a team kid" he said and I smiled, Klea and I were meant to do this. I did have my first task, and it wasn't what I was expecting I had to watch my cousin Ryder. His mom was going out and then needed to work, so I was going to spend the night with him. "Thanks again for doing this, be good Ryder" Cassie said as she kissed him, he was 5 now and he was a little easier to deal with. I could tell something was off about him though, I wondered if I could use my detective skills and figure it out, "everything okay?" I asked. "Fine" he said, "I can tell something is wrong" I said, "Its fine Max just leave me alone" he said, "Ryder my dude, I am here for you. I know things suck as your mom works a lot" I said. "This isn't about mommy working" he said, "what is it about?" I asked, "school" he said, "Oh yeah I feel that I hate school" he said. "You don't get it" Ryder said, "then talk to me bud help me to understand" I said.
Ryder just stared at me and then he finally spoke, "kids make fun of me because of mom" he said, "why?" I asked, "well because she dates girls" he said. "Wait kids make fun of you because your mom is gay?" I asked, "yeah" he said, "that is ridiculous you are 5 years old for crying out loud" I said. "Well that doesn't matter to some people" he said. I felt bad for him, I mean no one likes to be made fun of but this was absurd he was in kindergarten I never knew kids could be so cruel. "I am sorry you are going through this Ryder but I am here now and I will always be here for you" I said. "Thanks Max" he said. I helped him get ready for bed, and just as I finished putting him down I heard someone come in the front door. I thought that was weird Cassie said she would be gone all night.
Ryder looked at me, "just stay here" I said and he nodded I slowly made my way downstairs but didn't see anyone the door was wide open but no one was there. I wondered how that happened, I searched the house but like I said no one was there. I locked the door and assured Ryder that everything was okay. I sat down on the couch only to feel something poke me and I looked up at a woman as my eyes closed, I have no idea what happened next. Was this to get at me or Ryder? I had a feeling he was involved too and if we were being taken I would have to use my skills and protect him at all costs. Oh lord not this again, but I was not going to let anyone hurt him, I just hoped Klea and Titan were able to find me, but like I said I was put to sleep and I had no idea what happened next.