His mom?I thought he'd demand money or make me cover for him while he does something he doesn't want Brock finding out about. Going with him to see his mom is the last thing I expected him to say.
"Um, yeah, sure. I can do that. But wouldn't you rather go with Braden?"
"Braden's in jail, and even if he gets out, he won't go see her. He said he's done with her. He's not going back."
"Would your dad go?"
"Yeah, but seeing him upsets her. It's better if he doesn't go."
"When do you want to see her?"
"After this shit with your dad."
"Are you sure? It could take months to find him if we don't find him this weekend."
"Then maybe we'll go see her in a few weeks. Will you go or not?"'
"Yeah, I'll do it."
He walks to the door. "I can't believe I agreed to this."
"Trystan."
"What?" He turns back.
"Thanks for doing this."
"I just want to know the truth. This doesn't mean I like you."
"I know," I say, holding back a smile.
He leaves and I shut the door and lock it, then call Jackson.
"I have so much to tell you," I say when he answers.
"Already heard about Braden."
"You did?"
"I don't know details but I heard he was arrested. It's already on the news."
"That was fast. Can I come over?"
"Yeah, but my dad's here and he's not in a good mood."
"Why? What happened?"
"The movie studio wants him back at work."
"So he's leaving?"
"Later tonight. But he'll be in LA so it's not far if he needs to get back."
"Don't take this the wrong way but I'm a little surprised he's helping you so much. You made it seem like he wasn't a very good dad."
"He's not, but he shows up when something like this happens. He doesn't want his career ruined because of something I did. He'll do anything to get me out of this and prove my innocence. So are you coming over?"
"Leaving now."
