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I walked back into the house.

“Scarlett, what is he doing here?” Grayson asked getting up protectively.

“I’m not here to fight,” Dad said quietly. “I’m here to apologize. I’m sorry to the both of you for how I’ve treated you.”

“Scarlett, can we talk in the kitchen real quick?” Lee asked.

“Just one second Dad.” I whispered before following the boys in the kitchen. “What’s up?”

“Scar, he can't stay here.” Grayson said quietly. “He’s dangerous.”

“He’s not staying, he just wants to talk. Gray…he wants to get better. He said so. I can help him.”

“That’s not your job,” Lee stated.

“I know but…all my life he’s been sick. I can help change that now. No one can get help on their own.” I declared. “I have to at least try right?”

They exchanged looks, but I think they realized I was going to do this no matter what they said. They nodded.

“The first sign of him being violent and that’s it.” Grayson said fimly. “The babies have to come first.”

“Okay, I promise.” I gave them both kisses on the