Now alone in the living room with Jacob, Chelsey looked at him apologetically. "Jacob, this is all my fault..."

"It's not your fault!" Jacob responded earnestly. His gaze was resolute. "I believe the truth will come out one day. No matter what, I'm with you!"

Chelsey felt a lump form in her throat. Her emotions nearly overwhelmed her, and she embraced Jacob tightly, whispering, “Thank you, Jacob. I'll get you back to school as soon as I can..."