The next summer, since I worked for the school system, she asked if she could come and help clean over the summer. I gladly let her, she was amazing c...mpany, and a hell of a little worker. She was always remarking how dirty the little kids could be, meaning the mess in the rooms. I just explained that we only have 3 months to clean what takes them 9 months to dirty, and she just nodded and gave me that huge smile she was always ready with. I didn't want to keep her from her friends or anything. Yet, nomatter how hard she tried, Kelly simply could not screw up the courage toask her mother's advice about her sexual dilemma: not when her mother wasjust becoming comfortable with her daughter. Despite this severe restriction, Kelly still greatly cherished these dayswith her mom. They searched clothing racks, jewelry displays and makeupcounters together, slowly discovering each other's tastes. They sharedlatte's at Starbucks, and browsed through books at Barnes & Noble. Theyeven went to a. It gave me a feeling like this evening wouldn't be like a usual arrest and that the processing at the precinct would also be a little different than usual.Although, I managed to tell her, "Yep, can't stay away from you two girls, it seems!"It made her grin turn into a smile. I think she liked my sudden boldness with her.Eva came sitting next to me, instead of next to her partner in the front. And then Micha started the car and drove off."Not feeling too nervous?" Eva asked me."No, not too. I blink back the real tears that pool in the corners and sniff, "I," my lipsticked mouth trembles and I flounder as I try to speak in a struggle, "We argued and-" "Where is Mr Williams?" "He went to a bar. It's all my fault." I let the tears streak my cheeks and feel Liam pull me into his arms, hushing me gently. I lay my head against his chest and curl close as he smoothes a hand over my hair. I tremble at his touch and move closer as I mumble, "Will you stay with me?" I look up at him and see.