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Joey nervously paced around Nancy's living room.

"I know this is a stupid question, but are you okay?" Nancy queried. Joey blew out a breath.

"How could she do that to me? Never mind hitting me and locking me in my room--but the Hypnocil--it's my only defense. I can't believe she'd take that from me," he responded.

"Why didn't you tell anyone when it first started happening?" Nancy wondered.

"I had just gotten out of Westin Hills and I didn't wanna go back. I guess I should've listened to Kincaid and Kristen, huh?" Joey queried.

"Wait. They knew?" Nancy demanded. I can't believe they didn't tell me, she silently fumed.

"Don't blame them. I swore them to secrecy," Joey quickly interjected.

"Joey, now that I know what's going on, I have to call the police," Nancy told him.

"Wha--why?" Joey wondered.

"What your mother's doing is illegal. It's my job to report it," Nancy answered.

"But things just got outta hand tonight. She didn't mean to--" Joey began to say.

"Joey, do you really think it won't happen again?" Nancy interrupted. With a sigh, Joey shook his head.

"She'll probably keep going until she kills me," he said. While a part of him knew this was true, he was still torn. This was his mother. How could he turn on his mother? Nancy went to the phone and dialed a number. She waited a few minutes until the line connected.

"Garcia, hi. It's Nancy," she announced. "Fine, thanks. Listen, I've got a situation here," she continued, and then explained what was going on. Then, "Tonight? Oh, I don't know, Garcia. It's late and he's been through a lot. Maybe tomorrow afternoon would be better. You know, when he has a better frame of mind." They talked for a little bit, and then hung up.

"So, what's going on? Who do I have to talk to?" Joey wondered.

"You're going to have to talk to the police and some social workers. You'll have to tell them everything she put you through," Nancy told him.

"Nancy, I don't know," Joey said.

"I made an appointment for tomorrow after school. This way you can get some rest tonight," Nancy stated.

"Thanks," Joey said.

"Now, can I get you a blanket and pillow?" Nancy queried.

"Nah, just tell me where they are, and I'll get 'em myself," Joey responded.

"In the hallway, second door on the left. Good night. Don't forget your Hypnocil," Nancy said.

"Thanks. Good night. I won't," Joey responded. Nancy laughed and ruffled his hair.

"What am I? Five?" Joey complained, pulling away from the gesture. Nancy laughed again and then went on her way. Joey went into the hall, got the blanket and pillow, put them on the couch, took a tablet, and then fell asleep.