Homeschooler's in High School

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"Well, I run track in the spring, sometimes in the fall when I feel like it... I jog on Saturdays..basically Saturday is a really active day for me... during the weekdays I'm normally really lazy and just do my homework and then write articles... I love writing and photography."

"Oh thats cool. So we are of like mind. I love photography. Have you ever been up to Maine? The views are amazing to capture on film." Brendan smiled. He was liking this girl more and more.

"We are almost there. Did you have a list or something?" He asked.
 
" I know dad I-I just don't want you to make him run off like you did with the others," she told him, with a sigh " And you can get to know him better if you like just don't do anything that make me scream and run to my room," she told him, looking at Dan with a smile.
Dan smiled back to Chilena. He felt like the luckiest guy in the world.

"Oh thats cool. So we are of like mind. I love photography. Have you ever been up to Maine? The views are amazing to capture on film." Brendan smiled. He was liking this girl more and more.

"We are almost there. Did you have a list or something?" He asked.
"Maine, hm, no... but I have been to the Shenandoah Valley, I love it there. Yes, here it is.. I dont have to get much, just milk, eggs, cereal... a few other things..." Jen said, looking through her list quickly.
 
"Maine, hm, no... but I have been to the Shenandoah Valley, I love it there. Yes, here it is.. I dont have to get much, just milk, eggs, cereal... a few other things..." Jen said, looking through her list quickly.

"I have to say the Shenadoah Valley is beautiful. It's one of the reasons I love Virginia Military Institute. It's pretty much right there, Lexington is so close. You can just see everything." reminisced Brendan

"Oh is that all? Thats not too bad. Lets go grab that and be on our way"
 
"I have to say the Shenadoah Valley is beautiful. It's one of the reasons I love Virginia Military Institute. It's pretty much right there, Lexington is so close. You can just see everything." reminisced Brendan

"Oh is that all? Thats not too bad. Lets go grab that and be on our way"

Jen walked in, searching the aisles for what she needed. "So, are you planning on joining the military, then?"
 
Jen walked in, searching the aisles for what she needed. "So, are you planning on joining the military, then?"

Holding the items as she grabbed them, he replied, "In the long run, yes. The cool about the institute, theres no military obligation after graduation. So I can basically pick the branch. I'm really interested in the Marine Corps and even the Navy SEALs. My brother is in teh Marines, so it's kinda something I want to do too."
Brendan thought, oh well here it comes..
 
Holding the items as she grabbed them, he replied, "In the long run, yes. The cool about the institute, theres no military obligation after graduation. So I can basically pick the branch. I'm really interested in the Marine Corps and even the Navy SEALs. My brother is in teh Marines, so it's kinda something I want to do too."
Brendan thought, oh well here it comes..

"Awesome," Jen said, turning around and smiling to Brendan. "My oldest brother is in the Marines, and I've thought several times about joining the Air Force, but I think journalism is my thing."
 
"Awesome," Jen said, turning around and smiling to Brendan. "My oldest brother is in the Marines, and I've thought several times about joining the Air Force, but I think journalism is my thing."

His mind was spinning. This was completely unexpected. But not in a bad way. No not one bit. He was ecstatic.

"Really? My oldest brother too! It's kinda been in my family. A grandfather who was in the navy, two uncles in the marines, another in the army, though he wishes he was marines. So I figure I gotta keep up the tradition."

Brendan just couldn't stop smiling. This girl was really..something.

"Oh journalism huh? Is there a school newspaper you write for?"
 
His mind was spinning. This was completely unexpected. But not in a bad way. No not one bit. He was ecstatic.

"Really? My oldest brother too! It's kinda been in my family. A grandfather who was in the navy, two uncles in the marines, another in the army, though he wishes he was marines. So I figure I gotta keep up the tradition."

Brendan just couldn't stop smiling. This girl was really..something.

"Oh journalism huh? Is there a school newspaper you write for?"

"Really? Maybe our brothers know each other. That would be so awesome!"
 
"Really? Maybe our brothers know each other. That would be so awesome!"

"That would be something pretty cool. He's overseas right now, so when I hear from him, I'll ask him. All set?" This could possibly be the best night this week, and if this keeps up, the best period of time.
 
Dr. Havens placed a chair close to both his foster-daughter and her new boyfriend, then spoke to Dan:

"Young man, what I am about to do may seem a little unusual...but I want you to understand that my confiding in you actually means that I _do_ believe your intentions are good. If I thought your intentions were bad, you would be gone already. But I think you deserve to know something; and this is also _not_ anything against my own daughter, for she was a totally innocent party in what I'm about to tell you.

"Within the last eighteen months, there have been many other boys who wanted to be Chilena's boyfriend. But most of those got cold feet as soon as they knew I wanted to know more about them. AND...two of those boys later committed a physical _assault_ upon some other girl whose parents _weren't_ cautious.

"My letting you in on this does not diminish Chilena's character; those two hoodlums were cunning players, who fooled plenty of people until they got caught. But those two juvenile criminals are the reason why my wife and I--and yes, Alipang too--keep a lookout for our girl's safety. I don't consider you a threat, Dan; rather, I want you to be part of the team."
 
"That would be something pretty cool. He's overseas right now, so when I hear from him, I'll ask him. All set?" This could possibly be the best night this week, and if this keeps up, the best period of time.

"Sure. Here, let me go buy this, then I have to go home." Jen said, andwalked towards the cashier.
 
Chilena looked at her foster father with wide eyes " They did what!?," she asked, getting closer to her dad with tears rolling down her cheeks.
 
There it was, he'd arrived and no one was there. sandwhiched between two neglected buildings, one truck that looked like it had been in a bad fire in the corner, and a high-topped barbed-wire fence that was overgrown with weeds. The fence was the back, he was peering in from an old parking garage that was unstable and full of graffiti. All at once, he felt someone behind him.

"Yo tryin' to disrespect me?" A voice called out, rougher than it had to be. "Yo walkin' in my digs." Jason didn't move, didn't talk, didn't breathe. He wanted to be cool, like any other man...maybe like he thought his Dad would react, but he was frozen to the spot. Rooted to the cement ground. "Hey, yo dead or somethin'? I'm talkin' to you!" He was roughly spun around, and the back of his head hit a bump in the floor.

"Sor-" Jason began to say, but the man who peered at him in the dark shadow of the garage suddenly slapped his face and laughed.
"J, that you, bro?" He asked, his wide smile showing white teeth. "Thought it was you. Hey boys, get J here the good stuff!" Jason was pulled up by someone he know recognized as hispanic. Lucky Spinner? Jason squinted at Lucky's older face. Lucky use to be Lukey, but it was changed somewhere down the line.
"You still Lucky, or did you change your name again?" Jason asked.

I know, runs long, but I was bored, and Kaitlyn is still waiting for her meal at the restaurant.
 
"Sure. Here, let me go buy this, then I have to go home." Jen said, andwalked towards the cashier.

"I can carry that stuff for you, I'll walk you home, then I'll head back to my place". Brendan held the bags, and held the door open for Jen. They walked the way back to her place, and he brought her groceries in side, setting them down on the table. Then they went back to the front door to say goodbye
 
"Assault is a kindly word," said Eric, "for what each of those 'nice' boys did to an unsuspecting girl who didn't want her parents butting in. Your Mom and I didn't want you to have to know; but it's time you did know. Their crimes were committed over in Shilohsville. I can get you all the proof you need in case you don't believe me...but I'm sure you do, because you know I never lie to you."

To Dan, then: "Your letting Al have your phone number was one thing that decided me in your favor."
 
Dr. Havens placed a chair close to both his foster-daughter and her new boyfriend, then spoke to Dan:

"Young man, what I am about to do may seem a little unusual...but I want you to understand that my confiding in you actually means that I _do_ believe your intentions are good. If I thought your intentions were bad, you would be gone already. But I think you deserve to know something; and this is also _not_ anything against my own daughter, for she was a totally innocent party in what I'm about to tell you.

"Within the last eighteen months, there have been many other boys who wanted to be Chilena's boyfriend. But most of those got cold feet as soon as they knew I wanted to know more about them. AND...two of those boys later committed a physical _assault_ upon some other girl whose parents _weren't_ cautious.

"My letting you in on this does not diminish Chilena's character; those two hoodlums were cunning players, who fooled plenty of people until they got caught. But those two juvenile criminals are the reason why my wife and I--and yes, Alipang too--keep a lookout for our girl's safety. I don't consider you a threat, Dan; rather, I want you to be part of the team."

"That's awful," Dan sighed. "I'd be honored to help keep Chilena safe."

"I can carry that stuff for you, I'll walk you home, then I'll head back to my place". Brendan held the bags, and held the door open for Jen. They walked the way back to her place, and he brought her groceries in side, setting them down on the table. Then they went back to the front door to say goodbye

"Thanks for all your help, Brendan," Jen smiled. "I'll see you tomorrow, right? English."
 
"Thanks for all your help, Brendan," Jen smiled. "I'll see you tomorrow, right? English."

"No it was really no problem Jen. I'm really glad to have met you. You have a really great smile. Yes, I'll see you in English. Have a good night." Brendan smiled at her. Then turned around and started to walk home. There wil be only one thing that will hold my thoughts tonite, he thought..
 
"No it was really no problem Jen. I'm really glad to have met you. You have a really great smile. Yes, I'll see you in English. Have a good night." Brendan smiled at her. Then turned around and started to walk home. There wil be only one thing that will hold my thoughts tonite, he thought..
"Nice to meet you too," Jen smiled. She would never forget that day. She closed the door and giggled to herself. When she walked into the living room, she saw her mother sitting talking on the phone, so she just went upstairs and finished her homework.

She kissed her father's cheek " You are the best dad ever ," she told him, hugging him.

"I'm sorry to be leaving so soon, but I have to go finish my math homework, and it's getting pretty late... so, I'll see you tomorrow, Chilena?" Dan said
 
Cecilia had been listening to the whole thing, just barely out of sight; as soon as Chilena kissed her Dad, Mom was right there for her share in a teary group hug. Now it was clearer why Melody and Harmony had been told to stay upstairs with their brother for awhile.

"We just love you SO much, sweetheart," gulped Cecilia. "We couldn't bear it if any harm came to you."



Assume that to have been just BEFORE the line of dialogue most lately posted for Dan.
 
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