Chapter 2 Short Story

Sonny has a “rough” time where he finds himself in “jail” for “narcotics trafficking” (208). Skloot reveals how not having a guardian and guidance leads someone to turn to occupations they would have never committed to before. Also, she emphasizes how authority is needed in a child so they may stay in the right path of life. Also, Deborah becomes so upset she cries out for help: “‘...Just being sad and crying to myself..Why, Lord, did you take my mother when I needed her so much?’” (218). Deborah changed from a happy child to someone in desperate need of a parent when she lost her mother. Skloot reveals how the requisite fostering of a parent lifts the children up in awful

With her husband's outrages and seclusion, she did her best by taken care of the situation with care and calmness, especially in front of her children. Surely, when alone, she would breakdown from the pressure, sadness and changes. A family that would once take walks together on Sundays now had to deal with the father's outrages and drinking problems. Ben, the narrator, was only eight years old at the time and even his young fragile mind noticed that his life would forever be different.

When Loki brought the little white fur ball home, he was nervous about how well they would bond. The woman at the shelter said it may take time, but to be patient and everything would be ok.

After what kibbles heard, he was relieved that the mom didn’t kick him out. Although there was madness going everywhere, Kibbles couldn’t wait to spend the rest of his life with his new

Jonas entered, the house was filled with songs and cheerfulness. The elderly woman asked for attention, “Attention! Attention Please!” The children and adults stopped and listened to the woman. I feel like we should welcome this Child and infant into our home for the holidays, They seem extremely cold. Everyone agreed and welcomed Jonas and Gabe into the home. A little girl piped up, “Mommy? When will Dinner be ready?” In a couple minutes sweetheart. Replied the elderly woman. An older boy, possibly in his

“Hello dear” The housekeeper smiled before ushering Feli inside and bringing him to his friends room.

Fiela is displayed as a strong hearted character when it comes to loved ones and is willing to fight till ends meet. So forth, Fiela is forced into a

Kier gives a small wail of happiness. It was almost overwhelming for her how thoughtful and caring Jalinea was to them.

I sit at the kitchen table going over the eviction papers. But we have done nothing wrong I think in my head. My husband John paces beside me furrowing his brow. “I just don't understand. Why us? Why would they come after us?!” exclaims John.

One day Maria saw that when Castel gave her a hug he was so rude and one day also he screams to her a bad word, so Maria start crying. Then they fix everything and decided to go for a walk.

Father's face lit up at his brother's greeting. "Yes Asim", he said, smiling. "It has been quite a while. But the festivities have started, and you are late! Come meet your niece."

Fili's gaze cast upon the treasure hoard, but his heart did not soar, nor did a smile so much as grace his chapped lips. Now that Thorin Oakenshield was gone, Erebor called for a new King under the Mountain. The death of his uncle left him, now the eldest living son of Durin, to rule.

You looked down in your arms to see Feli asleep in your arms. You giggled. "He's so cute!~" You slowly sat him on the couch and tiptoed quietly to your room to take a shower.

Her dad swerved left and Tyla was flung from the window, hitting the cabinet between the driver's seat and her. She than was forced to look at her brothers. She wasn't forced, just, she couldn't pull back from looking at them. They all were happy and cheerful, and way to young to know what was happening.

She is hit by a shock but keeps quiet. Later she thinks of the way Uncle Mikael had watched Tommy “It was his stillness that had made me turn”