Elizabeth said crying “You aren’t my mom. ” Mrs. Halsted said “Elizabeth, Scott wants a job right after he graduates from high school which is next year, 2025. This is December of 2024. ” Elizabeth said crying “Can’t I beg him to stay?”

“No Elizabeth. Tessa, his main caregiver at Cruise Town High School Group Home, said that he wants to work with Polar Bear Work Center to find a job. ” Mrs. Halsted said. Elizabeth said crying “Can’t I stop him? Aren’t his parents gone?”

Mrs. Halsted said “Yes but you aren’t in charge of his case Elizabeth. ” Elizabeth said crying “Yes I am. ” Mrs. Halsted said “Me, Ms. Star, him and Mr. Pell are. I am going to have you think about this overnight tonight. ”