Chapter 53: No Going Back NowTony and I sat in the waiting room while Jackson took the elevator up to the fourth floor to visit his father, who remained unresponsive.
Are you hungry? I signed to Tony.
He shook his head.
Need something to drink?
He shook his head again.
You okay?
He looked up at me, bit his lip.
What is it? I asked.
Do I have to go back?
Back where?
The home.
No. You’re going to live with J. and me now. We’ve got a bedroom for you. It’s across the hall from our bedroom.
But do I have to go back?
No. You’re going to live with us now.
All…time?
Yes.
True?
True.
And you…send me back…you not do?
Of course not. We’re going to be your parents now. We’re going to be your family.
True?
Yes.
Me…scared.
Don’t be scared. And if you are scared, you can talk to me
