On our Own Ch.7- We are family

Hope's POV

Two weeks ago we were placed in a foster care till the next court date. Well that was a lie! The judge called yesterday and said we needed to reschedule to NEXT week! I'm definintly not ok with this. The people are nice...but it's not the home I'm used too. I can't stand walking home from school everyday thinking when I get home....mom will be in the kitchen, dad at work, my siblings playing...but no. Mrs. Tolman is at work, Mr. Tolman is at work, and my siblings are quiet.
Yesterday we celebrated Stew's 18th birthday. Mrs. Tolman made a cake and got him a gift from her and Mr. Tolman (whose always at work). The rest of the day was given to us to hang out. His shoulder looks alittle better, on the ouside. But he still needs surgery. Today even though it's a sunday the Tolman's are out at work...and as for me, I woke up feeling terrible.
I made my way down the hall and to the living room where Philip, Cayla, and Amelia were playing some kind of game? Stewart was on the couch reading.
"hey Hope, you don't look so good?" He questioned noticing I was in the room.
"hi" I croaked...I guess I don't sound to good either? "yea I know, I don't feel good"
He placed his hand on my forehead "your not warm? Mind telling me what doesn't feel good"
I contemplated this for a moment. Should I tell? Even though I really want to...but I don't want to worry him. Plus he's still hurt.
"Hope? Hope Marie, you alright?" He asked again
I shook my head no and just shrugged it off.
"Go lay in my room, I'll be up in a minute...this time please elaborate k?" He offered a smile.
I nodded and headed back down the hall to his room. There were three rooms in the house. One for the Tolman's, one for the girls, and then Phil and Stew shared a room.
Once I laid on his bed I thought back to the first day we were brought here. It was nerve-reacking, I think that was the last time that I met Mr. Tolman...he comes home late at night, and then leaves before we're up? But atleast he was nice. Mrs. Tolman (Denise) said that she was so happy that we were staying with them, even if it was for a few weeks. She told us how she wasn't able to concieve children, and that this was going to be a good two weeks.
"so I brought the cough syrup, midol, vicks rubbing, and basically the whole medicine cabinet....what can I diagnose you with?" Stew said sitting beside me.
"well doc, My stomach hurts, along with my back, plus I have a headache...and I don't think you can cure cramps"
His face drained to a pale white. This usually wasn't something I confided in with him. It was kind of awkward...but lately I don't have a problem with it.
"um well, I think midol should help. I also think we have a heating pack somewhere? I'll double check. do you need anything else...pads, tampons?" He seemed like he was having a hard time spitting out the last two words.
"ok, yea there's one in my bag...and no thanks. Mrs. Tolman already got me some" I smiled
He was planning to become a doctor. Specializing in something? But I had the same ambitions. Mom and dad both went to medical college. It was a dream of ours to fufill.
"Thank you Stew, I know you're trying your best...and I appreciate it"
"Your welcome sweetheart, and I appreciate your appreciation for me" He smiled before walking out of the room.
I laid in bed, covered with comforters and a hot heat pack. My cramps started to subside, and the world around me dimmed. It was quiet leaving me to think of a way to get our family back in our OWN home. We HAVE to stick together... I know God has a plan for us, and this is a test of our faith in him. We are a family.... and something good has to turn up from this mass of distruction.
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Sorry I haven't posted lately! I've been so busy... I know it's not a good excuse... But I'll try to post more often! Thank you(:

-Lexi Jo

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[tuckergolden888]

awesome can't wait for the next one... and i feel bad for hope... i bet she has the flu or something... idk.... i loved it... post more soon... please... :-)

[PurplePandaBear100]

awesome ep poor hope and all of them 

[Tink2723]

Thanx for posting I no ur busy but can I be real cheeky and ask for an update on ur other 2 stories as soon as u can THANKU

[CandieRivers]

loved it :)