| Chapter 12 "Thanks for inviting us over for lunch." Howie said as Nick put the last of the dishes into the dishwasher. "You're welcome." Nick replied. "Well, we've talked about everything except what really should be discussed. " Kevin said. Every one was silent then knowing that Kevin was right. Until Brain finally asked the question that was on everyone's mind. "Why did you leave Nick?" He asked him. Nick closed hi eyes for a moment, shaping words. "Because. I had to leave." He said. "No, that's not an answer. We want to know why." AJ said, slightly raising his voice. Once again Nick was silent. "Nick, We're not doing this to torture you or anything. We're doing this because we need to know the truth, and to stop hurting." Howie said quietly. "I-I Just wanted to raise my daughter, not be a back street boy. " Nick said almost too softly. Suddenly a door slammed, causing them to jump. Isis appeared in the doorway. "Isis honey, what the matter?" Nick asked, concerned, standing up. "I'm sorry I ruined your life. If I was so much trouble for you then why didn't you just leave me!. Like my mother did!" She screamed at him, then stormed off to her room, slamming the door. "Oh boy!" He sighed. "I think it's time to go. Good luck Nick." Kevin said. "Nick stood at the bottom of the stairs. "Here we go again." He said silently to himself. *********************************** Chapter 13 Chapter 11 Table Home |