"we have not seen your son" says amy, putting her hand on her gun that she has hidden in her coat pocket, ready to shoot if they try to hurt anyone. leo keeps star hidden in his room. "it will be okay" whispers leo, holding a tazer to protect star.

“sorry but he's not here”,shadow says

amy hugs star, hidden in her room, her hand on her gun in case they try to hurt someone.

My foster parents look around at the house, as if they are looking for a clue of my whereabouts. Then my father stands and friendly shakes Shadow's hand.

"Well that's too bad, we'll have to resume our search tomarrow.

"Do you live here alone or do you have a family and wife as well," my foster mother says.

"just stay quiet, star " whispers amy

I nod and shiver in Amy's arms. A life of abuse at the hand of these people creates a fear that will never go away.

amy rubs star's back, trying to keep her calm.

“I live here with my wife, baby sister and brother in-law”,shadow said

leo soaks his diaper, trying to stay quiet.

“good luck finding your son”,shadow said