Hailee's P.O.V.I haven't seen Dean the whole week, trying to catch up on school work. Now that the weekend has arrived, I finally can. When I get to his front door, I knock once and let myself in. I find him staring at a family photo on the wall. My excitement dies down. Maybe this wasn't the best time. "Hey, you okay?" I walk towards him, standing next to him. He doesn't look at me, only faintly smiles."You know, sometimes I wonder if my parents actually care about me. They left me here, all alone before I even finished the eighth grade. I don't understand why they couldn't take me with. My mom, who I haven't seen for at least three years, finally cares to pop up days after I get into an accident only to disappear again." He scoffs. "I don't even want to start about my father. Always so serious all the time. I bet it was his idea to leave me behind. And now-" He looks down at his feet and then up at me. He turns in my direction, stroking my cheek before pulling me in for a hug. "I'
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