“You mean, he’s going to be living here for a year?” I asked, trying to keep the hysteria out of my voice. “Yep, just long enough to win nationals, get a scholarship, and make local history, for both of us,” my dad said, with a megawatt smile. “He’s too old to be a foster kid!” my accusation shot out. My mom gave me a warning look. “Sure, he’s just about aging out. You guys are nearly the same age…but he’s already in a foster situation. It’s unorthodox to start a new arrangement so close to his birthday, but if everyone agrees…it satisfies the school board and means that Cayden can play on the
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