Thomas walked into the house and he walked into his room, as Grace walked over with red eyes.“Thomas?! N-N-Newt was—” She burst out crying and Thomas hugged her.“I know… I know.”After a while of trying to calm her down Thomas left again. He walked next door and knocked on thedoor.“Jamie… it’s okay… I promise. What language did they speak?!”“I-I-I don’t know!” She cried. She remembered waking up on the School Nurse’s office, and copsasking her questions.Jacob hugged his daughter. Somehow and for some reason they left Jamie. He was glad, but knewhe would have to find Newt and the other kid named Alexander. There was a knock at the door, andJacob walked downstairs and to the door, and opened it.“Figured you’d be here.”“No kidding.”“Washington called. I’m going out to look for him.” Jacob said showing Thomas his MilitaryBackpack.“Your bringing me.” Thomas said sternly.Jacob looked at Thomas. He raised an eyebrow. “I’m sorry what?”Thomas pulled out his backpack already packed. Jacob watched Thomas for a minute. “Do youhave any idea how dangerous this could be?”“Yup.”“Do you care that you might get shot? I don’t know… that you might die?!” Jacob asked abruptly,“Nope! That’s my son and I want him home.” Thomas said. Jacob stood there wide eyed. He finallyshrugged and eyed Thomas hard.“You do what I say, when I say it, and how I say it. Understand Soldi— I mean Thomas?!”Thomas nodded. Jacob turned to Jamie who was watching. “Jamie what’s wrong?”She shrugged. Jacob turned to Thomas. “You don’t mind if I talk to her real quick right?” Thomasshook his head, he really didn’t care.“EW! THEY ALL SUCK NEWT!” Alex yelled. Newt burst out laughing. The two had started playingsome odd game called Kiss, Marry, Kill. Alex told hims the rules and well the two played.“Um… ew… I hate you! I guess I’ll kiss… Elisabeth, Marry… NO EW! NEWT NO!” Alex fought.Newt shook his head.“UGH! FINE! I’ll marry… Juniper… and definitely kill Martha!” Alex said finishing it off. Newt smiledand scratched his neck. “My turn buddy boy. Aria, Savana, and… Jamie!”Newt’s eyes widened. He hung his head. He once again was overcome with guilt. He should havefought harder for her.“What’s wrong?”Newt shook his head. “I… I could h-h-have done… more.” “More what?”Newt looked up. He shrugged. “I… I could have… h-h-helped—her b-better.”Alex raised an eyebrow. It took him a second to comprehend. “You mean Jamie?” He asked withsurprise. Newt nodded. “Dude, it’s not your fault.”Newt shook his head.“It’s not dude! We were all outmatched… so… you and Jamie are like friends?” Newt nodded. Hewhipped his face, as he felt a small tear. The guilt was starting to pile.“What’s wrong?!”“N-N-Nothing.” Newt said softly.“I’m not gonna let my best and only friend cry dummy. What’s wrong?!” Alex said standing upwalking over. He sat down next to Newt. “What’s wrong. It’s okay to talk. I personally have atherapist, it’s my Asian mother. See I’m Blasian. She hits me with coat hanger then let’s me talk.”Alex laughed.Newt shook his head.“What’s wrong?”“I… I… could have d-d-did something.”“Well no kidding but why are you so emotional about it?”Newt took a deep breath. “I… I love her okay?!”“DAD BECAUSE I LOVE HIM OKAY?!”Silence filled the small room. Jacob looked at Jamie who had bright red eyes. Jacob pushed herauburn hair back. “Jamie… I can’t let you come… I’m sorry.”Jamie nodded and whipped her face. “DAD PLEASE!”“Jamie if what your saying is right, that means I have to go. No. I’m not loosing you again!” He said
firmly, and that was that.