No one can be a replacement for another person. That is why farewells are always difficult -- Winter Break 2019

After talking with my dad, I figured I really needed to try to be nicer to Juliet.  We would be returning to Hogwarts to finish the last year of schooling I ever had to deal with... until I entered the Minstry to become an Auror.  Sedona and everyone else was constantly telling me that I had to talk to Juliet about what was bothering me.  I guessed this was the best time as things were not so bad anymore.  I found her in the study reading.  I tapped on the door frame lightly.  "Hey... can we talk?" I asked her awkwardly.

I looked over from my book and saw Ryan standing there waiting. Smiling, " Yeah sure, What's going on?" I asked him. He didn't really come looking for me, so I figured stay smiling and see what happens.

I sighed, sitting down and picking at the upholstery that was coming undone on the chair.  "I've been an ass," I said to her honestly.  "And, frankly, I haven't cared much with how I acted, either." 

Well, I was never one for being subtle.  I had to find a way to get on even ground with Juliet so Dad would stop being upset with me.  I hated when Dad was uset with me.  Okay, he never was mean to me or anything, but I could see it in his eyes when he looked at me compared to the other two.  Everyone pretended it was not there -- me included -- but it was.  And I wanted it to stop.  Hence me talking to Juliet.

I marked my page, " Well at least you've acknowledged the issue. " I said, treading lightly. Ryan never really came to talk to me and I was not sure how to continue to proceed. I did so cautiously, " What made you decide to open about it ?" I asked him. I really wish he understood I cared for his dad. I was not trying to replace Addison. She was his mom, I would never assume to replace her. I just wish he knew that I am here to stay and I love his dad.