JOJO:

A week had passed and it was time to get back to work. That meant another whirlpool of emotions while hugging Mel and Valerie. I did not have knowledge of when next I would be allowed to return and I hated being away from them. I had also promised Valerie she would return to school very soon. I handed the rest of the money Bentley had given me, to Mel, even though she vehemently refused it at first. 

I almost thought of an excuse in my head. Any lie to allow me to turn back and be with them. But, all the money we needed wouldn't make me do...