Mr. Foster went in with us to make our statements and interrupted where necessary. The twins and I were grateful for his support and my Dad's. Our mothers were off to the side and deep in conversation the entire time we were at the station. They were thick as thieves, and I wasn't sure how I felt about that.
I know I was feeling numb and broken from the day's events. I was holding on until I could be in River's arms again. My boyfriend's presence seemed to heal everything; I needed him now. I leaned against the window in the passenger seat as my Dad drove home. The twins would take their car, and the Fosters would follow them to my home. Alex would meet us here, too. Mom would pick up the pizza from Twisted Toppings and cookies from The Meeting Grounds.
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