389 Friday’s Game (1/2)
The library plan was a good one, up until Mrs. Atkins handed me a lunch bag.
”Here ya go.” She gave one to not only me, but to all her boys. ”I made everyone's favorites. I know you'll be eating on the bus, so be careful not to spill or make a mess.”
”Eating on the bus?” I asked, feeling like my idea was already a dud. If we have to eat on the bus, then I can't sneak to the library during lunch. The plan would have to be shelved until Monday.
”Yea, Trinity High School is another three hour ride.” Noah sighed. ”We won't get back until ten or eleven tonight.”
”Are we riding with the girls today?” Dave asked.
”No.” Kyle sulked. ”It's the three boy's teams. It's going to be crammed.” He pouted towards his mom. ”Please drive us home?”
Mrs. Atkins laughed. ”No way, young man. You'll be sticking with your team.” She paused. ”Plus, we won't be coming to today's game.”
”What?!” Noah asked.
”Why not?” Dave said at the same time.
”Your father and I have some work to do this afternoon.” She gave a tight smile.
”Work is more important than us?” Kyle moaned.
”Boys.” Mr. Atkins said with a warning tone. ”Are you giving your mother a hard time?” He walked in, sat at the head of the table, and picked up a slice of toast. ”If you must know, we have to meet with Jake's social worker in the San Francisco office.”
”Mr. Duncan?” I asked, feeling slightly nervous. ”Why?” Did I do something wrong? Did they find my dad? Which is it?Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.
”Just a normal check-in on our part.” He explained. ”You've been with us for about two months now. We just have to go in and answer some questions about you and about ourselves.”
”What-What about me?” I asked, my anxiety climbing.
”Just normal questions about your behavior and everyday life.”
”Like a performance review?” Dave asked.
Mr. Atkins laughed. ”Yea, something like that. We're normally an emergency foster family that takes in a kid that's younger and that only stays for a few weeks at best. But with Jake, we might me long term.” He smiled at me. ”You're okay with that right?”
I nodded. Definitely.
”This is just social services making sure that we're taking care of you. That we know how you're performing in school. They'll also check-in with Dr. Moore.”
”There'll be a home visit soon too.” Mrs. Atkins added. ”You boys have nothing to worry about so just play your game. Do well!”
The boys calmed down with their explanations, and so did I. As long it's just routine then there's nothing to worry. I can just look the guy up on Monday. If I force it, and try and use Noah's laptop or something, I'm more likely to get caught. If there's a home visit coming soon, it's best to pretend everything's normal.
With our lunches in our bags, and bags in the car, we headed for school. Like always, Mr. Miller gave me and Noah a ride up to the school. Unlike our normal routine, Noah took me around to turn in our homework for our later classes, health and math. I waited for him to dump his math homework at his class, then we went to mine that I shared with the twins.
The old old man almost looked like he was dozing off when I walked in. I quietly sat it on his desk and made my escape.
”Jake, a minute of your time please?” The old man 'woke up' and froze me in my tracks.