Don't You Forget About Me

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Hayley walked into her office, motioning for Brian to shut the door.

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Brian did so. He looked around at the walls and sat on the chair facing the woman's desk.

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"Something's bothering you." Hayley kicked off her shoes. "What's up?"

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Brian pulled up both of his legs and sat on them. "Why did Tom do that?"

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"God knows." Hayley sighed. "Look, Brian, what we talk about here is not to be mentioned to anyone else, ok?"

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Brian nodded frantically. "I know."

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Hayley frowned. "What's Tom told you about his life before he came here?"

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Brian hesitated. "It wasn't going too well with his family. Well - really not well. But he had Ian." He sighed. "He's had it rough."

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Hayley nodded sadly. "Did he tell you about his mother?"

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Brian wasn't sure if he was supposed to say anything, but finally gave in. "She lives in an institution now."

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"Did Tom tell you if he knew where?" She kept her experienced eyes on Brian's face.

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Brian shrugged. "I don't remember. What would it change?"

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"He doesn't know where she is." Hayley said calmly. "He's not allowed to see her. His aunt takes care of everything." Her eyes flashed.

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Brian unfolded his legs and sat straight. "I...didn't know. That's horrible."

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"Pleasant woman." Hayley spat out. "I had the fortune of meeting her, well, talking to her, when Tom won the scholarship."

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Brian grimaced. "What is she like?"

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"An absolute bitch." Hayley said bluntly. "But anyway. What's wrong?"

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"Nothing," Brian replied carefully.

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Hayley raised her eyebrow. "Honey, I have a fourteen year old son and a fifteen year old daughter. I can tell when someone is lying."

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Brian frowned. "You're not my mother," he snapped back, but soon felt bad since the lady had been so nice to him. "...sorry."

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"Thank God I'm not your mother." Hayley replied. "Otherwise... yeah."

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Brian pouted. "What's that supposed to mean?"

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"I have three kids, and don't want anymore." Hayley replied calmly. "Plus, an asshole of an ex-husband."

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Brian crossed his legs. "Ah, men...can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em." He wrinkled his nose. "I'm a girl at heart."

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"I kinda guessed." Hayley smirked. "I can see you in ten years time taking over William's position." She crossed her legs. "Tell me what's wrong."