James answered Jack. “Slow down there man. You were me almost a week ago. You were hurting her. You … just didn’t have the money.â€? His smirk returned.

“Yeah well, I gave that up. Now get your hands off her.â€? Jack’s voice was calm but I could tell he was seconds from losing it.

“What are you gonna do?â€? James challenged.

“I’ll make you a deal.â€? Yeah, deal is one word James can relate to.

“I’m listening.â€?

Jack sighed loudly. “Well, if you let her go now and never bother her again, I … won’t bail Trey out.â€? James pondered that silently but I felt like screaming. Not bail him out?! Just let him rot away?!

“Okay.â€? James agreed, letting me go. To me, he said, “Go ahead. I know you wanna visit him but it will be the worst mistake you’ve made in your life. But go ahead and ruin your summer.â€? Yeah whatever, James. Whatever.

I ran from them as fast as possible, heading to see Trey. This was what I’ve been waiting for. This should answer all my questions. This should solve it all.

Hopefully.