[chapter between josh and his dad.]

father: where the hell are you lol

joshua: at brendon's house?

father: you know better than to lie to me lol

joshua: boi, i was brendon's house getting wasted.

joshua: since you want to know🙄.

father: youre a dumb bitch, you know that right lol

joshua: oh no, i never knew.

joshua: also stop adding "lol" to the end of things to make it seem less serious.

father: well maybe i wouldn't have to tell you if you weren't.

father: and fine, i'll stop.

father: but come on, stop turning your alien side down.

father: i knos you know it kind of puts you at risk, but its a part of you.

joshua: i just dont want to end up like ash did, dad.

father: joshua, that doesn't matter. these humans will hurt you anyways. an awful lot. you know it.

joshua: of course i know. but not the way the did to ashley. they'll only hurt me like that if they find out.

father: i understand.

joshua: sorry dad.
sent 11:24am

father: no, its fine. i dont want you or your other siblings to be taken away either. i just want you to be true to your colors. even if its just at home.
sent 12:02pm