"Alright, please step up to claim your items when called." Officer Gorgan began to call the names of the women being released today.

Anna stood in the back, with a last name like Ziablin it was obvious she was gonna be there a while.

She stood in the back listening to the other's conversations as the room got emptier and emptier.

"Annabeth Ziablin." Officer Gorgan called.

Anna silently approached the the lady with the badge, and took her belongings.

"I hope I don't see you here again Ms. Ziablin."

Anna snickered as she made her way to the door, "no promises."

As soon as Annabeth stepped out the door, she was greeted by the face of yet another ridiculous parole officer.

"I'm Marcus, you must be Anna." He stuck out his hand.

Anna glanced at his hand, then at him. Marcus awkwardly chuckled and put his hand down.

"So..." Marcus kinda just stood there, an extremely awkward cloud seemed to surround them.

"You're new aren't you?" Anna questioned. Marcus just sighed, "It's that obvious?"

Anna hid her amusement behind a dull expression.

"Right... So.. You have 267 hours of community service, in order to complete your parole you must serve all hours. In order to complete this time, you'll be volunteering at a local theater who's profits go towards helping the community."

Anna turned and began walking back towards the jail.

Marcus sighed and put a hand on her shoulder, "It's not that bad."

"Now come on, you'll be staying with me and my hu-friend for the time being." He motioned towards his car.

"Why are you nice to me?" Anna questioned, she wasn't used to this.

"If you weren't staying with me you'd be in a foster home. I know how bad those places can be. You grew up in nothing but trouble, I don't want it to get worse."

And with that, they got in the car. A silent ride to yet another temporary home.