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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?
//lol chill max//
I’m sorry for all the trouble. Really…*he covers the bruise again*
David: Oh, don’t be, Max. I just want you to be happy and
safe. You can’t be with those people, so we’re going to change it!But…how?
Carlos: The police won’t let your parents keep you once you
tell them what happened. There will be an investigation. During that time, you
don’t have to stay with them.Don’t tell the police!
David: *looks conflicted* B-but Max…
Carlos: Max, we have
to! You literally have hand-shaped bruises from before camp, and you tried to
hurt yourself. What’s happening at your home needs to stop. Now.This…isn’t the first time…I’ve tried to hurt myself…*he reveals some scars going up his arm* I’m sorry…
David: No… no, no, Max, don’t be sorry. You’re not feeling
well – I… I know that. It’s okay. We’ll work on that – try to help you not feel
the urge to do that.Carlos: Next time, get some ice. It… it won’t leave anything
lasting. *wonders about having told a kid that, but it’s safer than
blades he figured.*Don’t tell anyone…please…
David: It’ll be okay, Max. They won’t hurt you anymore – and
you’ll get help so you don’t hurt yourself. I promise!Okay…
*David smiles softly* I’ll take care of you, Max. Trust me –
I’ll take care of you.*max starts crying again* thank you…thank you…I…I…
*David holds him. He rubs Max’ back soothingly.* There,
there, Max. I’m here…Can I stay with you…forever…?
David: I… I don’t know, Max. I hadn’t exactly… planned on
getting a kid. I – I guess I can see what I can do. I do think you’re amazing,
Max, I really do.If…if It’s too much trouble…you don’t have to…
Now- now wait a second, Max, I said I’ll see what I can do.
I’ll do my best, I promise.
The Perfect Scientist 