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behind her.  They released them once they were inside and stood guarding the door.  Jasmine and Blake were petrified.  They knew they were definitely in deep trouble now.
     
     
     
     

Chapter 4:  Can’t We All Just Get Along
     
     
    Justi n took control of the situation, “Okay, now let’s just all calm down.  Everybody take a seat.” 
    Everyone obliged. Blake sat with his mom in a brown leather chair while Jasmine sat between her parents on the matching love seat.  The three teenagers took a seat on the sofa that completed the set. 
    Justin asked Jasmine, “Why did you guys run away?” 
    Jasmine was in tears, “Because you guys won’t let us be friends.  It’s not our fault his daddy is mean.  It’s not fair daddy.” 
    Lisa’s heart broke for her.  She held on to Blake tighter. 
    Justin replied, “Well no, I guess it’s not your fault, but honey what Mr. Jessup did to you and Blake was very bad.  We are just concerned for your safety.” 
    “But Mrs. Lisa was really nice.  S he cried too and she said she wouldn’t let it happen no more.  And she had her gun. She’s not scared of Mr. Jessup.” 
    Justin realized what Lisa must have gone through in order to pull a gun on her own husband to protect her offspring.  He felt so bad for his baby girl.  He could literally choke the life out of Frank for putting his hands on his child, but he didn’t have a problem with her and Blake being friends. 
    Vanessa spoke up, “Jasmine , I’m sorry that you are going to lose your friend, but your safety is more important and we simply cannot allow you back over there.” 
    Lisa begged, “Vanessa, I know this is horrible and I would probably feel the same way if the tables were reversed, but isn’t there something we can do?  We can’t punish them on top of what they’ve already been through.”
    Kevin inserted himself, “Yeah ma that is kinda messed up.  I mean I don’t know all that happened but those two have been running around here terrorizing us since they were rug rats, but they’re good kids.  It wouldn’t be right to separate them. They don’t even play with anyone else.” 
    Vanessa threw her hand s up, “I appreciate everyone’s sentiment, but life is full of hard choices. They will just have to learn at a young age how to deal with them.” 
    Blake turned into his mother’s bosom and quietly began to cry. Jasmine was hysterical with her tears and buried her face in her father’s chest.  He comforted his daughter as best he could and then made an executive decision based on what the Holy Spirit was guiding him to do. 
    “Okay, here’s what we’re gonna do.  Lisa, Blake will be welcome over here anytime he wants to play with Jasmine , but for the time being she’s not allowed at your house.  I know a couple of the counselors in town.  I will give you some numbers so you can do what you need to do to get your husband some help.  At the earliest possible convenience I want to have a talk with Frank.” 
    Vanessa attempted to protest , but Justin cut her off.
    “Vanessa , the situation has been dealt with.  It’s time to accept that.” 
    She bit back whatever it was she wanted to say.  Her husband was a quiet non-confrontational man , but when he made a decision that was that.  He turned his attention back to Lisa. 
    “You’re not going to be in this alone.  We have been neighbors for a long time and we consider you a friend.  We will help in whatever way we can to get your family back in one piece.  Thank you for being honest with us about what happened and for doing what you had to do to protect our daughter.” 
    The boys knew their father had said the final word on the matter and there would be no more fireworks, so they got up to leave the room. 
    Vanessa knew her husband and he would do everything he cou ld to help that drunken bastard. There was no need for her to fight it.  She would never admit it, but deep down she was grateful that