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Skip opens his apartment door after a knock to find his nephew, Shay, standing there, a backpack over one shoulder and another bag on the floor by his feet, bags under his eyes and looking all around drained.
"Mom kicked me out, I was hoping I could stay here a bit?"
"What happened?" Skip goes to grab the other bag but Shay grabs it himself.
"I...got in a bit of a fight...ended up riding home in the back of a police car, mom was real mad even though no one got seriously hurt."
"Come on in, buddy, you can stay here till she calms down, she'll probably take you back in a few days," Skip steps aside to let Shay in.
Shay mumbles a small 'Thanks' before setting his bags next to the couch.
"You can take a rest on the couch and I'll start dinner, then let Zuzu know you're here for a bit," Skip offers.
"Where is Zuzu?"
"Studying at her friend's house."
"Ah."
"Seriously, Shay, get some rest, you look tired, and it's a long way from HeartLand City to Paradise City."
Shay sighs softly, taking off his shoes and laying on the couch.
"Thanks, uncle Skip," Shay hums softy before closing his eyes,
"Anytime, buddy."