HOMECOMING

Chapter 14

After Fiona went to her room, I got ready for bed. I couldn't believe how exhausted I felt. So much information to absorb. How the heck does a young teen handle all this mentally and emotionally?

"We handle it together," whispered Jade. "You are not alone in this. You have all three of your parents. You have Fiona. And you have Gavin."

"Gavin? What are you talking about? Gavin is a friend. And you told me no one could know about this. So how can Gavin help?" I countered.

You're right. Gavin is a friend. He will prove to be the best friend you will ever have. He doesn't need to know about any of this now, but there will come a time when you will need to tell him. But that's a way in the future. Just be patient and trust us on this."

"Jade, I am just too tired to talk about this any mor