I made ten calls in total before I decided to stop. Reactions ranged from a simple 'ok' to a burst of tears. What took the cake was probably my father's mom's response. It's definitely okay to ask the daughter of the victim "Did you kill her?". Yeah, that was really nice. Especially if you're already blaming yourself for her death.

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3rd POV

Lin and Vanessa talked quietly about what they were going to do.

"Of course will take care of her for as long as she's here," Vanessa stated.

Lin agreed, but a question needed to be said, "Could she stay her, like with us?"

Vanessa bit her lip while pondering, "She could, but the state New York prefers family and I don't know Nebraska's view on this type of thing."

"So who'd she end up with? Her dad's not in the picture and she said her siblings can't tale care of her," Lin asked.

Vanessa sighed, "I don't know. Maybe they'll track the father down? I'm not usually on these cases, Lin."

Lin sighed and noticed what a mess his hair had become. Speaking of hair, he had a show in a couple hours. Suddenly, he had an idea.

"Call Grace, we could ask her," Lin said. Vanessa, still a bit pessimistic about this, pulled out her phone and put in Grace's number from the card she had given her. Lin sat quietly, slightly nervous about the conversation that followed.

"Hello Grace, Lin and I had a question about Lark," Vanessa said politely. She clicked a button and put Grace on speaker.

"I'm happy to oblige, what's your question, Dearie?" Grace spoke. Vanessa looked up at Lin before she answered the older woman.

"Where would Lark go if she's sent back to her family our west?" Vanessa asked. Lin leaned closer to the phone in anticipation.

"She'd go to the closest kin that could take care of her," Grace answered.

"We know that Mrs. Vega, but who specifically? Her father?," Lin cut in. Grace went silent for awhile, scaring both Lin and Vanessa.

"You don't know?" Grace asked.

Vanessa and Lin looked at each other in confusion before the lawyer scientist spoke, "Know what, Grace?"

"Her father is dead. Has been for almost four years."

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Done with the world, I snuggled back onto the couch beside a sleeping Sebastian. Tobi looked at me before laying his head back down. I was just tired. I've never been this tired before, even when Dad left. Maybe that was because my feeling of him have always been mixed. It was hard to hate and love someone. I lost Mom today. That thought kept echoing through my head along with the guilt that rang throughout my chest. I decided to escape from everything for a bit, so I closed my eyes and fell asleep cuddled up beside Sebastian and Tobi.

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3rd POV

After an exhausting phone call with Grace, Lin headed to the kitchen to make a quick meal for his family. Vanessa was working on a case that she had and he had a show to do. Stress was unusually high in Lin right now as he past the living room. Catching something out of the corner of his eye, he turned around and approached the couch.

On it was Sebastian, Tobi, and Lark. Lark had a protective arm across Sebastian so he wouldn't fall off and Tobi slept with his head on Lark's thigh. The adorableness washed away the stress and Lin broke into a smile. He took out his phone and snapped a picture if the sleeping trio.

"Mis hijos*," he said softly.

Once again regenerated, the writer went into the kitchen to make supper for his family. And to call Tommy, he was taking a sick day.

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"Lark, food." A soft voice said. Mom? Did she make food?

"Mo-," I cut myself off as my consciousness strengthens. Mom was dead. I peer up and see Vanessa holding a wide awake Sebastien. When did he get up? I get up slowly and rub my eyes. My left cheek felt warm from sleeping on it.

"Good morning, Sleepyhead," Vanessa joked.

I paled, "Is it morning? What time is it?"

Vanessa laughed, "No, it's six. Sorry, I shouldn't tease you when you're barely coherent."

I blushed. Stupid! Wanting to get away from this topic, I switched to food.

"What is said food?" I ask.

"Mac and Cheese, Lin made it," Vanessa said. She turned around and went to place Sebastian in his chair. Not very gracefully, I get to my feet and go to the table.

"Yeah, thanks Tommy. I know, I know. See you tomorrow, bye," Lin said from the kitchen. He hung up the phone and set down four bowls of Mac and Cheese.

"What was that about?" Vanessa asked. She set down Seb's small bowl and tiny spork in front of him. Sebastian peered at the food curiously.

"I called in a sick day," Lin said casually. What? Why did he do that? Lin switched his attention to me, "Wanna binge watch Disney movies?"

Did I? I liked Disney, but I had so much work to do...

"Can't," I answer simply. I deliberately turned my attention to Vanessa who was trying to get Sebastian to eat.

"Why not?" Lin whined. I said nothing and looked down at my food. I wasn't even hungry...

"Lark."

I looked up at Lin, "Yeah?"

"Why can't you watch Disney with us, Lark," Lin asked. Was he worried. I looked down and messed with the noodles.

"I-I have so much work to do," I muttered.

"We'll help then..while we watch Disney," Lin said simply. I smiled softly.

"Yeah, that sounds great."

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After supper, which I ate about a fourth of, but Lin and Vanessa didn't say anything, we settled down on the couch to watch some Disney.

"The Littlest Mermaid or Mulan?" Lin asked.

"Mulan." I answer while situating my blanket.

"The Littlest Mermaid it is," Lin said simply. Vanessa and I laughed, but didn't oppose. Lin sat between Vanessa and I. Sebastian was playing with his trains on the floor and making different "Choo-choos" for each character. We watched the movie in silence until Part of Your World came on. Lin started singing in a bad falsetto and started dancing around. Vanessa, Seb, and I burst out laughing. Suddenly, I'm pulled to my feet. Lin had grabbed my hands and was making me dance with him. I started laughing harder.

"Part of your world!" Lin sang. My face was red and warm of laughter. The song ended and Lin drags me back on to the couch. Vanessa was smiling brightly at the humorous display and Sebastian was clapping. Everyone settled down and continued watching the movie and my smile disappeared. Mom.

"Lark, you okay?" Vanessa asked. Not really.

"Considering everything? I guess," I answer.

"You know you can tell us anything, right?" Lin said. He placed a comforting arm over my shoulder.

I gave him a small smile, "Yeah."

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This took me forever to write. I hoped you liked it. Thanks for reading!

Ever yours, hlwing