Seafoam

I led Viridian to my worst nightmare , my home . I had left a few hours earlier after screaming and accusing my parents . I did NOT want to face them again .

"Just to be clear , my parents are not welcoming at all . They're gonna scream at me and probably insult you and force you to leave ."

"That's happened to me a lot of times", she replied matter-of-factly . "Don't worry Clay . I'm here with you ." For the first time , I saw a smile on her lips . Her reassurance worked wonders on me .

"Where have you been ?"

"This is how you decide to behave ?"

"It's like we don't matter to you at all !"

"Excuse me", Viridian interrupted their rant .

"Who're you ?" Dad questioned .

"That information is not needed here . What is needed , Mr. Howard Rodent , is if you are a thief or not ." Dad and Mom gasped in unison .

"Clay ! Who is this girl ? What's she talking about ?"

"Me ? A thief ?! How dare you ?!"

"19 years ago , you and your wife were on a picnic ."

"You sneaked into a garden and plucked out a couple of Jalapenos . You and your wife enjoyed it with some Tacos . Your wife was pregnant at the time but didn't know it . 8 months later , your son Clay was born with Deuteranopia ." Their mouths were hung open , so was mine .

"You both committed a crime . As Guardian of the Sacred Garden , I must punish you both ." My blood ran cold as Viridian drew out a sword out of nowhere .