"Out onto the streets. Once kids get to old we can afford to keep them here. Luckily she is still young enough" Tammy said.

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"Got any orange juice? I haven't had that in awhile...yummy" Peter said.

Chrissa groaned. "Out where there are gangs?"
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Miley giggled at her cousin, pouring him a glass of oragne juice. "Here you go."

"I don't make the rules" snapped Tammy, curtly. Then she softened and sighed putting a hand on Chrissa's shoulder. "I'm sorry, I don't understand myself why they do that. But little Natasha is still much to young to be released."

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"Thanks" he took a big gulp of it. "So what are you going to do today Miley?"

She answered, "Well, I was thinking of visiting Natasha. DO you want to come?"
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Justin groaned, "This is a four year old crime. What on earth? BEsides, the necklace is out of style if it ever was instyle. Maralyn and Miley would not be caught dead in a necklace like that!"
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Chrissa asked, "Will there be any visitations soon?"

Peter looked up "She's that little girl that you were with in the park, right? sure I'll come along. Can I bring Jen?"

*****

Ian sighed again, frustrated and upset. He took in a shuddering break and looked up at Justin. "I don't know what to do. Help me" he said running a hand over his very shot hair "I hadn't planned this.....why did this have to happen?"

***

"I'm afraid no. There hasn't been anyone lately looking to adopt children" Tammy said sadly

Miley stroked her cousin's hair. "Sure." He had grown up so much, into such a caring boy.
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Justin suggested, "I coudl tell the guard tha tit was an ugly necklace, out of style and they should let you go." He looked sadly at Ian, who may not get a chance to be baptized into Christ right now and who was probably hardened towards God because of what happened. He looked at Ian's super short hair. That would take years to grow.
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Chrissa siad, "We have to do something."

Peter said grace, and took a bite of the eggs Miley had cooked for him. He felt her ruffle his hair, looking up he chuckled "Like me hair!? I know I do!" he said his mouth kinda full.

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"It won't work....it's justice." Ian said quietly, thinking of what is life was going to be after all this. How could he get back on his feet, after months in prison? Who would trust him? Who would even except him. "Hey Justin.....after I get out of here....save me a seat in church on a Sunday"

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"I'm sorry but I can't do anything" Tammy said.

Miley chuckled. "I probably love it more than you do. I've been praying for it to grow back and for no one else to force haircuts on you for months. I almost cried when the back of your head was shaved and the top was super short. Actually I came here and cried all night."
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Before he turned to leave, Justin promised, "I will. You helped rescue one of my friends and I am grateful."

"Awww....I didn't know that!" Peter said sympathecticly. Then with a playful glint in his eye he said. "I didn't know you cared about my hair so much!" he said with a sarcastic puppy expression.

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Ian nodded "Thanks Justin...for everything"

Jen had recieved the strangest phone call this morning. Chrissa's mom had called asking where she was and said Chrissa did seem pretty upset she didn't adopt Natasha. Jen had told her Chrissa wasn't there and dashed straight for Peter and Miley's house. She rang the door bell."
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Miley laughed, then heard the door bell ring. "I'll get it." Quickly, she answered the door to find Jen with a frantic expression. "Chrissa's mom is looking for her!"

Peter nearly choked when he saw Jen at the door; acting upset and worried. He coughed and wiped his mouth coming over. "Jen!! What's wrong!? What's happened?" He said taking her gently by the shoulders.

Jen wrapped he rarms around her boyfriend. "Chrissa's mom thought she was at my house! She said Chrissa took off at the news that they couldn't adopt Natasha and had to send her back to the orphanage? You don't think she is, do you? I didn't dare tell her mom."

"Slow down Jen! Everythings going to be alright! I'm sure Chrissa hasn't run away" he said stroking her hair. He glanced back at Miley, then looked down at Jen in his arms. "It's okay. I'm sure she's some where. Do you have any ideas where she could be?"

Jen nodded. "Let's try the orphanage. Think she went there?"
Miley thought for a minute. "Maybe. We can go there in a little bit."

Peter nodded to Jen. "Don't worry we'll find her." he said taking her hand and bringing her inside. "I wonder why her mother called you first? Weren't you with her Miley all day yesterday?" He scratched his chin "Oh wait, we were with her to help control that guy. You bopped me in the face"