Norman Bates

--needed a new start, but so did she, and it was a nice thought to believe, that maybe we all could be okay*

--anyone to do, not knowing the girl. But, seeing that little girl, needing help, it showed a different side to Mother. I knew that we--

--and my mother had so much love for me, that I knew she would know what to do. Allowing her to stay here, was something difficult for--

*After I had found @BatesLilly hiding here in the motel, I had seen a look on her face, of need. She needed a home, she needed a family--

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--it happen. If I hadn't kept that belt, Mother wouldn't be doing this. I had to make it right in one way or another*

--with my mother bothered me. He could hold this over her head, he could take advantage of her. I don't want that to happen. I can't let--

--seemed to be lately, with Mother assuring me things would be alright, but something was still bothering me. Something about that officer--

--turn through the grass from the bus stop, taking that short hike up to the sidewalk to the house. It was a quiet day, as most days--

*School seemed to be pretty tame, as usual. And I hadn't had one single nauseating thought. Adjusting my book-bag over my shoulders, I--

--my plate to the sink to go ahead and wash it*

-- This is how it should be. The two of us sitting and eating at the dinner table like family* (@StartOverMother)

--plate and then back to @StartOverMother who was sitting across from me* It looks great. *Beginning to eat my dinner, I feel relaxed. --

--into her seat, reaching for a napkin to place it on my lap, which I was always told was correct dinner table etiquette, looking to my--

*After getting the silverware placed at the table, I finally take a seat after everything is settled and @StartOverMother has also settled--

--her, knowing she has a lot on her shoulders right now, hoping that it may give her a little relief* (@StartOverMother)

--counter to go to the silverware drawer, speaking to @StartOverMother again* We always work things out. *I say, almost to reassure even--

--enthusiasm while I turn to the cabinet for some plates* Of course, Mother. *While pulling out two plates, and setting them on the --

*As I see @StartOverMother's smile, I know it's to make me feel better, and it does. Returning a smile to her, I nod to her with--