*Note: All characters depicted are at least 18 years old*
Brian awoke suspiciously, the creaking front door giving away his intruder. Red LED lights answered his first question - it's 01:15 AM. His heart beat quickly as he shuffled to the bedroom door, peaking through in his pajamas. Could it have been his daughter, coming home from Elsie's stay over?
"Mr. Carter.. are you... you home?" the soft slurred female voice asked from the kitchen as the lights came up.
Brian bolted over to see Rae looking exhausted, leaning against the kitchen counter. Her skirt was tilted, rising up and her sneakers untied. She looked as though she had left somewhere in a hurry with runs in her makeup. "Rae sweetheart are you ok, what happened? Where's Chelsea?" he asked concerningly about both her and his daughter.
Rae suddenly broke down crying as she landed in Brian's arms, a comforting slow embrace as he whispered "Hey hunny it's OK, everything is OK.." he assured her through her sobbing. Memories of Rae and Chelsea growing up ran through his mind as he held her tightly, perhaps a bit longingly. He had been a father figure to her for years and now that they are both grown up, he still had tangled feelings. His memories broke as she looked up and answered.
"Brian.. I.. I really screwed up. I'm sorry.." she started to explain, "Chelsea is fine, she's at Elsie's but I.. well I screwed up big time.." she confessed, clearing her throat through her sobbing. The smell of alcohol became apparent.
He held her close still, telling her she's OK and that he will do anything to help her, she is safe. After gentle assurances, she continued.
"Its really personal and messed up.. but.. I.. I snuck out of the sleep over and went to a party by myself.. Zach was texting me alot and.. I just can't think straight sometimes when I'm like... you know.." she trailed off..