Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 20:58:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: andy moore <andy_9529@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Tyler I Knew  - Chapter 6

This Story is FICTIONAL. Mean's it's not real. Do not read

this if you can't handle high-school sexual experiences

between males or if it's illegal where ever you live.



                The Tyler I knew - Chapter 6


     Tyler was speechless. He just stared right at his
sister, a hundred things were going through his head and he
wasn't sure which one to start with. Finally it was another
female voice to break the silence.

     "Are you alright, hun?" He turned to his right, only to
find Andy's mom sitting there looking right back at him with
the comforting smile she always wore.

     I'm. fine. what's going on?" Tyler managed to force
out.

     Sheryl looked at him for a moment, then spoke softly.
"Well dear, Mark and I made a trip today to see your mom
like he said he would. And some other things come up. Not
that we are complaining or anything, it's just that some
things are a little different than we expected that's all.

     "Why, what happened? Am I not able to live here and
work with you?"

     "No no.. as a matter of fact. That part went quite
well. And I don't mean that any of this is bad." she added
looking at Erica. "But there are some things that came up
that were not expected.

     "I'm not going to be living with mom anymore, Tyler."
Erica added in.

     His attention was now on Erica. "Did she do something
to you?"

     Erica looked at Sheryl for a moment as if to get
approval, then back at Tyler. "Yes, actually she did. And I
am glad she did."

     "Why don't you two go talk up stairs or something."
Mark suggested.

     Tyler nodded and walked towards the stairs, pausing to
let Erica climb them first.

     "So what happened?" Tyler asked as soon as they made it
to the bedroom.

     Erica let out a soft sigh, then started. "Mom and I had
started arguing about me staying at my friends all the time.
She said I wasn't there enough to clean her house, said I
needed to be there to do all the cooking and things that
needed to be done. According to her she shouldn't have to do
any of it. Well when she started on it, I made the mistake
of saying that I should just leave like you did. She pushed
me into the wall, but for once I didn't back down. It made
me mad, Tyler. I was upset that you made it out of there and
I didn't want to have to be scared of here anymore. So I got
up and hit her back. I don't know what I was thinking
because I knew right then she could have gotten me in
trouble. But of course I guess it wouldn't be such a bad
thing if they came and shipped me off, would it?"

     Tyler's anger was on the rise as she continued.
"Anyway, we made it to the living room, and she didn't seem
to be letting up. I spun around right in front of the door
to tell her I wasn't coming back, when all I felt was
something hard hit me on the right side of my head. The
woman is crazy, Tyler. She is absolutely crazy." She paused
for a minute placing her hand on the right side of her face.
This caught Tyler's attention.

     "Let me see." Tyler said moving over to sit next to his
sister. "Are you alright.?"

     "I'm fine..Let me finish." She said pulling away from
him. "Anyway, I must have passed out because when I woke up
there were all sorts of people around me. It took me a while
to realize what had just happened. I guess when she hit me
Mark and Sheryl had just walked up to the door and witnessed
it. They must have called the cops and the ambulance because
I was surrounded by them when I woke up. Mom was taken to
jail, and I was transported to the hospital. The Doctor told
me that I had a very minor concussion and I have a small cut
above my ear. After the Doctor walked out, Mark, Sheryl and
Andy walked in with another female. Andy told me who they
all were and told me why they were there. I guess Mark and
Sheryl told the other lady who was with Children Services
that I could come stay with them. They also told her about
you and what all had happened recently. So in the mean time
I will be staying here until things are worked out."

     Tyler sat there for a moment, a mix of anger and
excitement running through him. He felt bad for what
happened to his sister, but maybe this time someone will
actually help them and do something about it.

     "So what did the lady from Children Services say was
going to happen when mom got out of Jail?" Tyler asked.

     "She said she wasn't sure. But she is supposed to come
over here tomorrow to talk to both of us to see what we want
to do. That Mark guy, is he really as nice as he puts off to
be?"

     "Most definitely." Tyler said.

     "Do you think they will let me live here too?" Erica
said hopefully.

     "Maybe, I don't know."

     Tyler sat staring at the floor. He couldn't help but
hope they would let her stay. He didn't want to send his
sister back in there alone again. On the other hand they had
already offered to let one stay there, why would they want
another?

     "You guys about done?" Came Marks voice from the
hallway.

     "Yeah. you can come in." Tyler said, not looking up
from the floor.

     "Good, can you two come down? Sheryl and I have
something we want to talk to you both about."

     The two stood up and followed Mark back downstairs and
took a seat next to each other on the couch.

     "Today at the hospital I spoke with the lady from
Children Services. I told her about you staying here and
hopefully working with us. She said it sounded like a good
idea, but she would have to see what she can arrange. As for
you, Erica.. I told her that we would be more than happy to
take you in as well. We don't have much room here so I was
hoping you'd want to stay with Sheryl. Tonight of course you
can stay here with your brother... but I guess I mean in the
long run. I know neither of you want to go back home and I
now see the reasons you have more clearly."

     Tyler and Erica both exchanged surprised looks..

     Sheryl noticing this spoke up. "Is this what you want?
Because it is totally up to the both of you. Neither of us
mind at all. I promise-"

     "No, we don't mind.. At all. but.. how are you going to
manage this?" Tyler cut in.

     "The lady from Children Services is coming over
tomorrow to talk to you both. We can work it out then, maybe
she will have some answers for us. As for now let's all try
and get some sleep." Mark stated.

     "Can I talk to Tyler about one more thing before we go
to bed?" Erica asked.

     "Sure! You two sit here, I am going to walk Sheryl out,
and Andy can go ahead and get ready for bed." He said,
getting up and meeting Sheryl at the door.

     Once they were all out of the room Erica asked. "Can I
ask you something?" And without waiting for an answer she
blurted out. "Are you gay?"

     Tyler was shocked for a moment. He didn't know how to
answer. Would she be mad at him for it.

     "It's okay if you are, I just want to know."

     Tyler nodded "yes" but couldn't say anything.

     "Alright. Do you know where I am sleeping tonight?" She
asked.

     "Do you want me to sleep down here with you?" Tyler
asked.

     "Where do you normally sleep?"

     Erica didn't wait long for an answer. Sensing that
Tyler didn't want to answer the question she spoke up. "Oh!
You sleep with him. Then no, I want you to go sleep with
him. I'll be fine. I'm not that upset or anything. In fact
this has made me feel a bit better, knowing that something
just might change for the better for once."

     "You sure.?"

     "More than sure! Go! Go to bed! I'll be fine, I
promise!"

     "K." Tyler stood up, then leaded down and gave his
sister a hug. "I'll be right up those stairs if you need me.
Don't hesitate, alright?"

     "I won't. I promise!" She said with a smile.
"Goodnight"

     "Night."

     Fifteen minuets later Tyler walked into the bedroom to
find Andy on the bed waiting.

     "Feel better now that you had a shower?"

     "I'm fine." Tyler said, pulling back the covers and
climbing under them.

     "Do you want to talk about it?" Andy asked nervously.

     "Can we just talk about this tomorrow?"

     Andy wrapped his arm over Tyler, pulling him closer
and kissing him on the back of his head. "I love you!"

     "I love you too, goodnight." Tyler softly answered.





     The next morning wasn't as eventful or talkative as the
night before. They all met downstairs for breakfast but
nothing was said. After breakfast Mark announced that he had
to go to the barn and get a few things ready and Andy would
have to go.

     "Tyler you have my cell phone number, I will be right
over the hill. If that lady shows up before I get back, call
me, alright?"

     Everyone was gone but Tyler and Erica. The two sat
staring at the television.

     Erica turned and looked at Tyler. "Do you think they
will make me go back to mom's?"

     Tyler looked at Erica for a moment. She was definitely
concerned. "I don't know, but I will do everything I can to
keep us away from there."

     "I just don't want to go alone if I have to go. She
will treat me a lot worse now, I know she will. Can't I just
stay here like you?"

     Tyler turned off the Television and made his way next
to her putting an arm on her shoulder. "If you have to go
back, I will go too. But you heard them say you can stay
with Sheryl. Would that be alright."

     A knock came from the door as Tyler was releasing his
sister from a meaningful hug.

     "I bet that's the lady from Children Services." Tyler
said looking at his sister. "Just be honest with her, no
matter what. Make sure you tell her everything. Including
how you feel about going back."

     Erica nodded as Tyler walked over to the door.

     "Hello dear, I am Traci, from Children Services. Are
you Tyler?"

     "Yeah, you can come in." Tyler said, stepping to the
side and letting her in. She was a young lady, with short
blond hair and a caring smile.

     "Is Mark here?" Traci asked.

     "No, he's down at the barn, just a minute I will call
him."

     Traci nodded and walked over to the couch where Erica
was sitting.

     "You doing alright, Erica? How is your head?"

     "It's been better!" She said, forcing a smile. "Can I
ask you something really fast?" Erica added looking around
for Tyler.

     "Sure!"

     "Are you going to make us go back to my mom?"

     "If it makes you feel any better I am keeping you two
away from there for a while. The rest will be up to the
courts. But I do have the power to remove you from there
temporarily. But I don't know how long that will last. It
depends on how hard your mother fights it."

     "He said he would be right up, and that I am to offer
you something to drink." Tyler said as he walked back in the
room.

     "That's sweat of you, hun. But I will manage. I really
can't stay long I am mainly here to explain the process of
some things and to drop something off to Mark."

     The room fell silent for a moment. Tyler had a million
questions he wanted to ask, but couldn't force any out.
Erica on the other hand was only worried about one thing.
She didn't want to every have to look at her mother again.

     "Tyler, do you mind if I talk to you alone for a
moment?" Traci said, standing up.

     "Sure!" Tyler said uncertainly, standing up and guiding
her to the kitchen.

     As they entered the kitchen, Traci didn't waste any
time. "Do you want to stay here?"

     "Yeah!" Tyler answered. Probably a bit more excitement
in his voice than he intended.

     Traci smiled. "What about your sister? Do you think she
would want to stay here, or at Sheryl's?"

     "I know she would. You don't understand. Anywhere would
be better than with my mother. She is really messed up."

     "Then here is what I will do. I will talk to Mark about
putting you two here as a temporary home. That is the only
way I can do it right now. Mark will have to go through some
paperwork but at least it will put you in a safer place for
now. Is there any questions you have for me right now?"

     "Not right now."

     "Mark told me you're now working for him, and he has
gotten you a cell phone. So I am going to give you my
personal cell phone number for you to contact me any time
you want. If you need anything at all. Alright?"

     After exchanging their phone numbers, they walked back
into the living room just as Mark and Andy entered the front
door.

     "Hello again!" Mark said, walking up to Traci and
shaking her hand. "Did you get something to drink?"

     "That's alright, Mark. I don't need anything. I only
have a few minutes to get this done and get back to the
office." She said sitting down in her previous seat next to
Erica and opening up her bag. "Here are some papers you'll
need to sign. I do need to know where each of them are going
to be. Is Erica going to Sheryls?"

     "Well we hadn't really talked about it." Mark said,
looking at Erica. "Is that what you want to do?

     "That's ok!" Erica said. "I would be fine either here
or there. As long as I don't have to go back to my mothers
house.

     "It's settled then." Traci said with a smile pulling
out another set of papers from her bag. "Take these papers
and make sure Sheryl fills them out the best she can. The
other is for you, Mark. Would it be possible for you two to
drop them off to me tomorrow at my office?"

     "Yeah, that would be fine." Mark said. "But what about
Erica's clothes and such?" Would they be able to go get some
from the house?"

     "Would she be alright until tomorrow? I would be able
to take you all there to pick up some things."

     "That'll be fine." Erica spoke up. "I can wash what I
had on yesterday and wear it again."

     "Sounds like a plan then." Traci said standing up.
"Just make sure you have that paperwork to me tomorrow
morning so I can get it all rolling.

They all stood up and said their goodbyes. Moments later
they were all left standing in a quiet living room with Mark
the first to speak. "Erica, go ahead and wash those clothes
of yours if you want. You and Tyler can hang out here for a
while. Andy And I are going back down to the barn, when ever
you are ready Tyler, you two bring the 4-wheeler down
alright?

"Ok." Tyler answered.

Andy walked up to Tyler, giving him a hug then walking out
the front door with Mark.



** Sorry it took so long for this one. Some of you who know
me know that things around here have been quite. crazy?
Hell, that may even be an understatement. Anyway, the next
chapter I HOPE shouldn't take as long and will be more.
interesting? I guess I tend to find myself getting TOO MUCH
into detail. I'll try and work on that. Thanks for reading!