|
Post by Fitz on Sept 7, 2007 22:42:05 GMT -5
(( ;D You know, we never did finish that other thread. Want to go there first?))
|
|
|
Post by Micaela on Sept 7, 2007 22:43:08 GMT -5
((yuuup.))
|
|
|
Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 7, 2007 22:46:06 GMT -5
*She smiled.* It's my job. To be the mom. Even when it's hard, even if I'm tired.
|
|
|
Post by Fitz on Sept 7, 2007 22:47:54 GMT -5
"But it's never wrong to ask for help. I know that my mother got help when my sister an I were born, and we never thought of the other woman as our mom."
|
|
|
Post by Micaela on Sept 7, 2007 22:49:31 GMT -5
((GO REPLY TO MES PREZZIES))
|
|
|
Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 7, 2007 22:50:37 GMT -5
*She sighed.* I know, I know. I just feel like it's my responsibility.
|
|
|
Post by Fitz on Sept 7, 2007 22:54:00 GMT -5
((Micaela, come chat!))
"It is, but not yours alone. You're letting them down more by doing this on your own than getting help."
|
|
|
Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 7, 2007 22:55:41 GMT -5
*She sighed and finally gave in, leaning against him.* I know. I'll get some help in here. *She sniffled quietly.* I'm just...so...tired!
|
|
|
Post by Fitz on Sept 7, 2007 22:57:21 GMT -5
He handed her a handkerchief and stroked her hair gently. "I know, I know. We'll get you some help—then you won't be so tired," he told her soothingly.
|
|
|
Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 7, 2007 22:59:39 GMT -5
*Katie took the handkerchief and wiped her eyes.* I'm sorry, I shouldn't be falling apart like this. Come on, let's go eat. *She pulled him into the kitchen.*
|
|
|
Post by Fitz on Sept 7, 2007 23:00:56 GMT -5
He got her a plate and piled it high with food. "Here," he said. "You're probably more hungry than I am."
|
|
|
Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 7, 2007 23:04:28 GMT -5
*She smiled at him gratefully as she sank into a chair.* Thanks.
|
|
|
Post by Fitz on Sept 7, 2007 23:05:10 GMT -5
"You're welcome."
|
|
|
Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 7, 2007 23:06:10 GMT -5
*She smiled at him across the table as she dug into the amazingly good food.* How was work today?
|
|
|
Post by Fitz on Sept 7, 2007 23:09:04 GMT -5
"It got nowhere. Most of the boys I teach are to snobby to want to learn anything. And then I had to cover detention for another teacher, which was why I was late."
|
|