”John shook his head at the logic and said, “Give it back to her.”Ling grudgingly handed the knife back in the proper fashion by holding the bla...e. She didn’t release it until the woman, in a strained voice, stated, “Thank you.”The woman slid the knife into her sheath and then looked at Ling with a slight bit of anger. “Are you satisfied?”Albert snapped, “CC, stop it. She was well within her rights.”The woman immediately answered, “Yes, Sir.”Ling moved beside John and looked at the pair. John. "I'll turn eighteen on Tuesday. I'd like to stay here at the ranch. Our semester at SJVHS ended yesterday. Conveniently, the semester at West County High begins Monday. I can finish my last semester of high school here if it is okay with you." We need advice from Daddy," Rose said. "That's legal advice so we're sure we aren't doing something wrong. I assume you have left home this weekend and don't plan to go back." I have all my personal things packed in Rich's car. My parents know I'm moving. I walked back again to the first bench in the class. The Professor has arranged an empty bench for me. I sat on it. Now everyone in the class could see me anytime whenever they wish. Professor started to teach and, at times, was looking at my nudity.He was still a decent man. After some time and his lecture was over. He walked out, and soon gossips started in the class. I could hear laughs and lewd comments passed by my classmates. I pushed my head down with hands-on my ears in an attempt to. . an experience, David. My partner, Dr. Adamson, referred to her recently as a 'force of nature.' Not to worry. We are pleased when parents love their children enough to care for them through tough times, and you certainly had a tough time, my boy. I guess I shouldn't be referring to you as a boy, since you passed your sixteenth birthday while in our care. Congratulations." As the doctor jotted down some notes and gave a few instructions to the nurse, I tried not to fall apart in front of.