So Spencer and I just walked back to my car. I couldn’t help but think how since the Carlin’s got here, their lives have gone from bad, to worse. No one’s heard anything about Glen since he left. When we got to my car, I noticed Spencer was crying. I didn’t know what to do so I just took her in my arms and held her tight. “Spencer? Are you sure you want to stay with me?” “Yes Ashley, don’t leave me… please.” Oh God I hate it when she does this. “Come on babe, let’s go home.” We got into the car and held hands over the console. Every now and then I looked over at her to make sure she was ok. She was still crying though. I feel so bad that I can’t help her at all. I can’t make her smile hours on end. I can only hold her and never let go, so that’s what I’ll do.

Ashley has been so sweet to me. I’m glad she and I are back together. I can’t live another day without her in my life. I really can’t stand going home again. The truth is, my mom has been hitting me lately. And that’s the real reason I don’t want to go back. Yeah, my dad’s drinking again, and she’s still cheating. But now, ever since Glen left, she’s gotten abusive. It’s scary. That’s why I’m kind of hoping that Ashley won’t expect me to want to do anything with her tonight. I really want to. I need to be with her, but I can’t let her see how I’ve been hurt. I have bruises all over my body. I can’t let Ash see. She’ll go ballistic. If I wasn’t so afraid of my mom, I would report her to the police. My dad and I are just to afraid. Funny thing is, she only hits me. She won’t touch Clay or dad. Just me. I know it’s because I’m gay and still in love with Ashley. God, if she found out me and Ash were together again, she would kill us both. “Hey Ash?” “Yeah Spence?” “Do you think we can get a movie to rent?” “Sure, what do you want to get?” “I need something funny… how about Snakes on a Plane?” “Sounds great!” I’ve heard a few things about that movie, Glen told me it was funny.