Note: This is a flashback. The next part will be back into the current time.

I walked along the forest crying holding a stuffed dog. I couldn't find my mommy. Then a tall man in a police uniform walked up to me. He got on his knees matching my height. I held my doggy close. He asked," Are you lost?"

I nodded," I can't find my mommy."

He took my hand and we walked back to his police car. The car ride back to the station was fun. He let me eat out of his secret candy stash. When we got back to the station I set in a big spinny chair and was given a juice box. I started drinking the juice and kicking my legs back and forth. Then a centaur in a uniform came in. She smiled at me," Hi. I'm officer Dedra. What's your name?"

"Braylin. This is my doggy, Scooter." I showed her my brown dog with a white spot around its eye.

"Hi, Scooter. Would it be okay if I asked you and scooter some questions?"

I nodded as I went back to drinking my juice. I liked these people. They gave me candy and juice. She asked," Where are your parents?"

I shrugged.

"When was the last time you saw them?"

"Mommy took me the forest and told me she would be back."

The centaur took notes. I finished my juice and asked," Can I go home now?"

Little did I know my definition of home would change from a place that I could sleep easy at night, to being in and out of foster care to being on the streets.