The Girl They Called Strawberry

Come here right now, dad.

What happened?

I said, come here.

Let's go, sweetheart.

You're going with him?

What? Dad? Why?

It's the only way I can help you.

Here is your new home.

You'll start a new life here.

But I miss my brothers.

I want to go home.

She's staying with us.

She'll be helping around the house.

Fine. Drop your things at the garage and come over here.

You have some work to do. Okay?

Ha. Pour me another one.

Tonight I'm celebrating.

You got it, man.

You seem pretty happy tonight.

Happy? You bet I am, man.

What a night. Hahaha.

I've got enough to keep the party going.

Nobody's gonna ruin my night.

Will strawberry ever come back?

I don't know, son. Don't worry about it.

But I miss her.

Just go to sleep, son.

We'll talk tomorrow.

You're still not finished.

Come on faster.

I'm trying.

Then keep moving.

I have so much left to do.

I just want to go home.

I can't even stop for a minute.

Are you still washing those dishes?

Hurry up.

I'm going as fast as I can.

Then don't stop.

There's still a whole kitchen to finish.

You worked really hard today.

I wanted to give you something for you.

Thank you so much.

You deserve it.

Don't worry. Everything is going exactly as planned.

He still has no idea what I'm preparing for.

Just wait. When the time is right, everything will change.

I have to tell Mr. Pine right now.

If you want to know what happens next, comment part two.