The next morning, Robin, walks into Mia's room, to check up on her, to see her and Mary snuggled up together. Robin smiles, at the adorable sight, and snaps a photo on her phone, and sends it to Bubbles, Robin: i don't wanna wake them!, Bubbles: Omg they're so adorable together, they've always been, so close! hold on, just walked in on Boomer and Jayden, sends Robin, a photo, of Boomer and Jayden snuggled up together, Bubbles: my two favourite boys! Robin: aww, I think, i'll let em sleep a bit longer. Robin goes to make breakfast. One week later, It's the day, of the first of the funerals. For the 15 victims, 12 studants and five teachers. Mia, feels, it's her obligation to attend them. The first funeral, is for Patrick, due to the nature of his injuries, it has to be a closed casket, Mary, wants to be there for, both Mia and for Sam, since Patrick was Sam's best friend, and him Sarah and Mia witnessed, him being murdered. Along with four other classmates, well Sarah and Sam did, as Mia was shot after Patrick was killed, Mia wakes up, to Jayden, looking at her, as Bubbles and her sisters are also going, they along Sam's family, are meeting at Robin's house first, and going to the funeral together. Mia: oh good morning Jayden, don't you look handsom in that suit! Jayden: thanks! Jayden climbs in next to her, Jayden snuggles her, Mia giggles and kisses him, as Sam knocks, Mia: oh hi Sam, i'm not sure where Mary is, Sam: she asked to help you out of bed, Mia: also, how're you feeling, i know how close you and Patrick were you gonna be okay? Sam: i don't know, to be honest with you Mia, I debated, on not getting up this morning.
Sam sits down, Mia: come here, Sam approches, as Mia hugs him, since, she considers Sam, a good friend. Sam: thanks Mia, hugs back, Mary: you had one job! Mia, giggles, as Jayden, jumps on her little sister and tackles, her. *playfully of course* Mary laughs, and pins the three year old down, before lifting his shirt, Jayden: Mary, what're you doing?! Mary: my oh my, this has to be the cutest little tummy i have ever seen, Jayden: uh-oh. *knows what Mary is about to do* Mary blows a big raspberry on Jayden's belly, Jayden giggles uncontrollably, and wriggles his body around, Mary stops and cuddles up to her, Mary places him in bed, and snuggles him and Sam, Mia: great, i have two smelly boys in my bed. Jayden/Sam: hey! Mia: you both heard me, Mia kisses Jayden, as Sarah walks in, Mia: hey babe, Sarah: hey, kisses Mia, who kisses back, Jayden: ewe! Mia: don't like it don't watch, Sarah: yeah, they both start kissing Jayden all over his little face, causing him to giggle, Mia looks at her clock, 9:00AM Mia: wow, it's nine o'clock! since the service is supposed to start, at 11. But, they still need to get Mia, ready, and load her wheelchair into the car, then find a carpark, Mary: mum, says we're leaving in an hour, Sam gets up carefully, having only coming off his crutches, two days ago, and helps, Mary, get Mia out of bed, Sarah, assists them too, as Jayden goes downstairs, Robin: Jayden, is Mia awake yet? Jayden: yep, Mary and Sam, are taking her to the bathroom. Robin goes upstairs, Robin: i'll take over from here guys, go eat your breakfast, we're leaving in an hour. Robin takes Mia, as Mary, Sam and Sarah go downstairs.
Robin: okay, sweetie, let's get you in the tub! Robin fills the tub and helps Mia, undress. Robin places her in a seat, Mia has to use so she doesn't fall under the water and drown. Mia, starts washing, herself, wanting to remain somewhat indapendent, as Robin helps wash her hair, Robin: all done? Mia: i think so! Robin: yeah, okay sweetie, lets go, Robin wraps Mia in a towel, and dries her off, before taking her into her bedroom, and putting a pull-up on her, since she needs to wear them, since due to the paralyses, she won't know if she's had an accident. Robin: okay, which dress? Mia: the black, one. We're going to a funeral, i wanna, dress respectfully. Mia places the black dress over her head, and puts her arms through the sleeves, as Robin, pulls the lower half down, going to just above Mia's knees then Robin, brushes Mia's hair. Robin, helps her put socks and shoes on, Robin: okay sweetie, gimmie a hug, Mia stretches her arms out, as Robin, lifts her off her bed, and puts her in her chair lift, and lowers it. Robin meets Mia downstairs, then lifts her up and puts her in her wheelchair after taking it off charge, before putting the saftey belt around her waist, since the electric wheelchair, is too clunky to get up and downstairs, and they don't want it damaged, because of how expensive it was, Robin keeps it by the bottom of the stairs, and Mia uses her manuel wheelchair, when she's around the house. Robin, gives Mia her breakfast, Mia: morning aunt Bubbles! Bubbles: morning Mia! Bubbles kisses, Mia on the cheek, as Robin, serves her breakfast, and Mia tries her best not to get any food on her dress, or she'd have to change again.
Once she's done eating, Robin, wipes her face, as she gets Mia in the car, as Mary, Sam, and Sarah follow, Jayden's going with his parents, and aunts, and Robin loads Mia's chair into the back and makes sure to have Mia's handicapped parking permit on the windsheild, and they drive to the funeral home. Robin, parks in the first handicapped parking spot she sees, and, gets Mia's chair out the back, before placing Mia in the chair, as Mary, Sam and Sarah, disembark, and Boomer, and Bubbles, followed by Blossom, and Buttercup, arrive, soon after, as Robin, locks, up, and Mia pushes the stick, moving her chair ford, to the funeral home, as they sign the guestbook, Mia is guilt ridden expecting, Patrick's family, to glair and scorne her Sam and Sarah, for surviving when he did not. However to her surprise, it is much the contuary, as they give her symphateic looks, and smiles, Patrick's mother, is seen sitting, in a chair, at the front, nearest to her son's little casket, litterd with some of his most prized possetions, and photographs, of him, and on the screen, a photo of him, saying, Patrick, James, Smith, Feb 4th, 2017-Oct 26th 2024. Patrick's mother is joined by her husband, and their, two surving children, Patrick's older brother who survived the shooting, and spent, hours looking for his little brother, and was eventually told by his parents, that Patrick had been killed, and little sister who is younger than Jayden. Robin checks her phone, 10:55AM as Mia flashes back, to that moment, she saw Patrick being shot, and shakes her head to get the memory out, of her mind. Knowing full well that it could just as easilly, be her, in that coffin, and her photo on that screen, as well as her date of birth and date of death, and she knows, full well how lucky, she is to be alive. After a few minutes, Funeral home, orginizer: ladies, and gentlemen, please take your seats, we're, about to begin, also a reminder to be respectful, during the service, and either put your mobile phones on silent, or turn them off, thank you
Orginizer: Patrick, James Smith, was born, on the 4th of feburay 2017. He was the light of his parents' eye, and was adored by his big brother and was obsessed with his baby sister. After the orginizer finishes, she gives the podium, to Patrick's family, Ann: Patrick, *voice, begins to break* we just wanna let you know, that we love you, and we miss you very much. Oh god! Ann breaks down, after, the rest of his family gives a speech, the screen, plays a slideshow of photos. To phill collins' you'll be in my heart from disney's Tarzan, Patrick and Sam's favourite disney movie, along with Donna taggart's Jealous of the angels and finally Sarah mcLachlan's in the arms of the angle Sam chokes up, remembering how he and Patrick would watch Tarzan on repeat and during sleepovers and playdates, and sometimes Mary was there with them. Sam feels Mary holding his hand as tears fall down his cheeks while shedding a few of her own. Once the service ends, Patrick's casket is carefully cleared of his belongings, and is taken, to the hearse by the poleberers, consisting of Patrick's father, grandfather and Uncles. As everyone, either heads home or to the wake, which, Robin and the Girls, attend so does Sam, as do Boomer Bubbles Jayden, and Blossom, Buttercup, is helping Butch, and can't attend the wake. Mia: shouldn't we also burry Patrick first? Robin: no sweetie, i think Patrick's family want to have him cremated. Mia knows what it means but Mary and Sam don't. Mary: cremated? Robin: Patrick's body is going to be burned until it's nothing but ash, Sam: what why?! Robin: they put the ash in a special vase, called an urn, or a special box, and either scatter it somewhere like the ocean or somewhere Patrick, loved being, or they put it on a shelf at home, and place photos, of him around it.
Sam: oh, Boomer walks over, holding a pint, of beer, Boomer: drinks are free, also soft drinks, as is the food. Mary kisses Sam, on the cheek since he's still really down, Robin: c'mon kids lets get something to eat, Mia pushes her chair to the table, next to Bubbles, since Robin, will get her something, Jayden climbs into Mia's lap, Mia: oh hello Jayden!, Mia kisses him. Jayden has food on his face, and Mia holds him so that Bubbles can wipe his face, as Sam, gets something, Patrick's brother Josh, never liked Sam, infact Josh is a bully at school and approches, him. Josh: the fuck do you think you're doing. Faggot? Josh shoves Sam over, and laughs, before turning around to see Mary glaring at him, Mary: the only reason, i haven't kicked you in the balls so hard, that you'll puke them up. Is out of respect for your brother's funeral! Josh: whatever, tell that crippled sister of yours. I want my knob shined, Mary looses it and furiousley grabs Josh by the throat, Mary: if you ever talk about my sister, like that again, you'll be joining your brother. Do you understand me?! Ann gos to intervine, when Robin explains what Josh, did to Sam, and said about Mia, Mary: stay the fuck away from my sister, arsehole kicks him in the nuts, which sends Josh crumpling to the ground, Sam takes Mary outside for some fresh air to help calm her down, thankfully, she didn't draw much attention, Mary calms down, as Sam, carefully, rubs her shoulders, knowing how she can get when she's pissed off. Espeacially, if someone talks like that about Mia, Josh is lucky, it was Mary, as Sarah, couldn't make it to the wake, inside, Mia, is trying to eat, but due to her being half blind, she struggles to see what she's doing, and gets messy, and gets some on her dress.
Bubbles: oh dear, Bubbles goes up to Robin, Bubbles: did you pack any spare clothes for Mia? Robin: she made a mess didn't she? Bubbles: she got food on her dress. Robin: no i forgot, and i got called into work! Bubbles: I could take her home, if you want. Robin: thanks, Bubbles. Bubbles: no problem, Bubbles: Boomer can you watch the kids?, I'm gonna take Mia home, Blossom: i'll bring em home in my car, Jayden: can i come to Mummy?, i feel sleepy! Bubbles: okay, Bubbles: gets Mia and Jayden strapped in Jayden falls asleep, immeadiatley, before, getting Mia's wheelchair in the back, by putting the backseats down, to make room for it, as she drives to Robin's, and gets Mia in her chair, and Jayden out of his carseat, and locks the car, Bubbles uses her spare key, to enter, as she puts Mia's chair on charge, and gets her in her chair lift. And meets her upstairs, Bubbles places Mia in her manuel wheelchair, and wheels her into the bathroom, Jayden is sitting in Mia's lap, Bubbles: wanna get changed or have a bath? Mia: i think, i'll just get changed, thanks aunt Bubbles! Bubbles: that's okay sweetheart, Bubbles kisses her neice then kisses her son. Mia: i feel, like such a burdon! Bubbles: Mia, look at me, Mia looks up at Bubbles, Bubbles: you, are not a burdon! we don't mind taking care of you one bit, because we love you! Jayden: you also love me right Mummy? Bubbles: of course i love you Jayden! Bubbles kisses him. Robin walks through the front door, to get changed for work, Robin: thanks a lot for this Bubbles, they only need me for a few hours! Robin works part time, as a secutary, it's only part time, because she's a single parent. Bubbles: my pleasure Robin! Robin gives Mia and Jayden, a big hug and kiss, Robin: i'll see you later, sweetheart, i love you, Mia: i love you too mummy! Bubbles helps Mia into her normal dress, and checks her pull-up, just incase, thankfully she's clean.
Mia: aunt Bubbles, i think i should lye down for a while! Bubbles: okay, sweetie! Bubbles takes Mia into her bedroom, and picks her up and places her in bed, as Jayden joins her, Bubbles kisses them both, as Jayden snuggles up with Mia, and they fall asleep, and Bubbles leaves the door open, meanwhile. Mary has calmed down, and tries avoiding Josh to prevent, another scene. She sticks by Sam, Blossom: Is everything okay, Mary? Mary: yes aunt Blossom, Patrick's older brother is being a jerk as always! Blossom: what do you mean? Mary: he called Sam a, Blossom: It's okay Mary you can say it. Mary: he called Sam a faggot, and shoved him over. At the buffet line, then he told me to, tell Mia he wanted her to shine his knob. Boomer: maybe his door knob is dirty. And he was calling Sam a pile of sticks, Mary: no offense uncle Boomer, but i use the Internet, i know full well what Josh ment when, he used thoes phrases. Boomer: none taken! Boomer plafully, scoops Mary up, and sits her on his, lap. Blossom giggles and does the same for Sam. But his sleeve rises a bit, and Blossom notices a bright red mark on Sam's wrist, and the back of his hand. Blossom: Hey what happened to your arm? Sam: i don't know, *Lyes* Blossom: are you sure? Sam it looks a lot like a burn mark. Blossom: Sam did someone do this to you? Sam: no, Blossom: are you sure? Boomer: you won't be in trouble, if It's true, but if someone is hurting you, or touching you, in a way that makes you uncomfortable. It's very important that you tell a responsible, grown-up right away. Sam dosen't say a word, Mary: did Josh do this? Sam: no, look I'm not supposed to tell anyone, okay so can we please just drop it? Sam is also still a little upset, from the funeral service.
Blossom, and Boomer, aren't convinced, but let it go for now. Blossom: Okay you don't have to talk about, but we need to have a look at your arm. Blossom gets the emergency first aid kit, from her car then takes him to the parents room, Sam: why are we here? Blossom: because, i can't go into the men's room and, you can't go into the lady's room, oh i need you to remove your shirt, so It's easier to access your arm. Sam: Why do i have to be naked? Blossom: you don't It's just your shirt, you can leave your pants on! Sam: oh okay, removes his shirt, Blossom immediately notices bruises on the seven year old's torso, Blossom focuses on his arm. Blossom: I'll admit you do have an awfully cute tummy. Blossom tickles Sam's belly, causing him to giggle Blossom puts alovera on his wrist, causing him to wince. Blossom: sorry, i know it hurts, but it's important to apply this to burns, Sam: It's starting to feel a little better, thanks, Blossom: that's okay sweetie Blossom bandages Sam's arm, you can put your top on now. Sam replaces his shirt, and Blossom helps him with the buttons, as they go back out little do they know Sam has been abused by his mother since he was four years old. Later, since Sam is staying with Mary while his mother is out of town. Mary: Sam? Sam: Hmm? Mary sighs, Mary: we love each other right? Sam: yeah of course, i'd rather end up like Mia, than live without you! Mary: that isn't funny! Sam: sorry Sam knows how protective Mary has become over her sister thankfully Mary knows Sam ment it as a joke. Mary: We shouldn't, keep secrets from each other or lye to each other, Sam kissses her, Sam: which we've never done. Mary: you lied to my aunty Blossom uncle Boomer and i, at Patrick's wake! Sam: about what? Mary: about what happened to your arm, Sam if someone's hurting you, you can tell me, of all people i'm your girlfriend, no more secrets okay? Sam: okay, Mary: Is someone hurting you? Sam nods, Mary: Josh? Sam: no, Mary: then who? Sam: my mummy, she hurts me all the time. She acts all nice on the phone and in public, but, at home. She's mean and violent, she poured boiling water on my arm.
Mary: What why?! Sam: she caught me playing with myself. Mary: there's nothing wrong with that, wanna hear a secret? Sam nods, Mary: i touch myself all the time, *Whispers* Mary: did she do anything else? Sam removes his shirt, Mary gasps seeing the bruises and scars on his body, Mary: h-How long has she been hurting you?, Sam: since i was four, after my daddy died, she blamed me ever since. Mary hugs him, Mary: Sammy, we need to tell my mum, Sam: why?! Mary: she can help, Robin: tell me what, walks in startling them both. Mary: Sam, if you don't tell her i will, Sam knows Mary is serious, Sam lifts the bandage on his arm, Robin: oh my god Sam what happened? Robin: did someone do this to you? Sam nods and shows her the rest of his upper body. Robin: Who did this? Sam: my mummy, she's been hurting me since i was four, Robin: Sam why didn't you tell anyone sooner?, you know you wouldn't have gotten in any trouble. Sam: I was scared, she even sold my seizure medicine, for drugs and alcohol she even. Sam breaks down in Robin's arms, Robin: she eveven sometimes touches my pee-pee, and threatened to cut it of if i touch it myself again, when she poured boiling water on my arm. Robin: When did she do this? Sam: yesterday, before sending me here. Robin hugs him, as does Mary, Robin calls the police, since Bubbles is still there she helps. And since she has the ability to know if sombody is telling the truth or lying, it turns out that Sam, is not lying about a single thing, Sam talks to the police officers who arrive at Robin's house, and not wanting him to end up in the care of the system, she takes Sam in full time or at least until they find relitives that he can stay with. Later, Sam and Mary are in bed, Sam: you know how we said no more, secrets? Mary: yeah? Sam: don't get mad, Mary: I promise i won't now what is it? Sam: I really like your butt.
Sam grabs Mary's backside and squeezes it, Mary giggles, Mary: i like your butt too, Mary does the same thing, when someone enters the room, Mary giggles and pretends, to be asleep knowing It's Jayden who's sleeping over, Jayden climbs into bed, Mary: roar! Mary, grabs Jayden playfully and tickles him. Jayden giggles, and unctrollably, causing him to accidentally, kick Sam in the nuts, Sam: ohh! rolls off the bed Jayden: sorry! Sam: that's okay, Mary: you okay? Sam: yeah i'm alright! climbs up, Jayden: aunty Robin had to give Mia a bath! Mary: oh really? Jayden: mm'hmm. Mary walks into the bathroom, Mary: anything i can help with? Robin: no but you can tell the others It's bathtime! Mary goes and gets the others, Sam and Mary cuddle up in the tub, Robin: don't fall asleep or you could drown, Mia: i can make sure they don't. Sam: how you gonna do that? Mia: i can still use my arms and right eye, so i can splash you! Mia playfully splashes Sam, as the kids finish their bath, Sam and Mary brush their teeth, Robin helps Mia and Jayden brush their's, as they get into their pyjamas since they've had dinner, watch TV for a while and go to bed.