Chapter Nine

That morning we woke up at 12:23 and the first thing we did was call up Jake and Ryan. The were eating lunch and waiting for us to get up. After I called my mom told me to get home right away. My dad was in a bad hang over and she needed me to take my sisters somewhere. So Paige and I drove home and got them and went on a little road trip to the park. Ryan and Jake were there and they were SO good with kids. Paige was a little suspicious of why I had to take my sisters and I knew it would only be a matter of time until she would have to find out. Boy was I right.
The next day at church Paige came up to me and insisted I told her what was going on right now! So we went on a ride after church and I told her everything. I had to let her drive because I was crying so bad but before long Paige couldn't take it anymore, pulled over, and let me cry on her shoulder.
“I can't believe you haven't told me this yet Sam!” Paige told me.
“I'm sorry I just hoped this would never come up and my dad would cure himself. I now see it's WAY out of hand and I will never keep anything anything from you anymore. I love having you as a friend.”
“From now on let's promise to keep 100% honesty. I know we already made this vow but this time we have to make it at 100 because I know you kept that from me and I've kept some things from you. I love you and if you ever need help I'm right here for you, Sam. Understand?”
“Mhmm. Should we go home now so that my mom doesn't get mad?” I asked
“Yes, text or call ANYTIME you need ANYTHING and I will believe you. We are friends remember?” She replied.
We drove home in silence and when I got home I went up and did my homework. At 5 I went down and played with McKenzie for awhile. Then I asked Rachel and Ana to go get in the showers and made dinner. At 6:30 we ate spaghetti and a green salad and I put McKenzie in the tub while Ana and Rachel got ready for bed. When everyone was in bed, including Emily, my mom told me thank-you and I went to bed.