Dad called his friends.
Now, either Dennis is lying about the other kid, or the government is really good at hiding him.
There isn't much time to think about it since the court date came around. Let's say the kid does exist. I do feel bad for the child, but what can we do? Steal a child from a top-secret facility when we could barely take care of the one we have now?
I blow a bubble with the gum in my mouth, and Kai attempts to imitate it. He blew out saliva instead.
"Good try," I said.
There's no use in worrying about what's about to happen later. If Kai sees our real emotions, then he'll worry too.
"Come on, kids," mom says. "It's time."
"Alright."
"Julia, Brenda, and Kai will ride with your dad. The other two will ride with me," mom says. She grabs the keys from the table.
I ho
