Hello everyone! I hear my whole family has done this, so I wanted to try my hand at it, too. My name is Rose Moore, and I’m Turner’s aunt. His father is my brother. That insufferable Pam is not who I would have chosen for him. Our mutual interests start and stop at my brother and nephew, although I’m not too sure she’s interested in either of them anymore.
By now I’m sure you know how Turner’s summer started and how it’s going. I’m scared for him. He’s such a good boy, and so was James, that neither of them deserve what has happened. But, you’re here to learn more about me, right?
Well, Bradley is my older brother. We were close growing up, but Bradley always said our father favored me. He wasn’t mad about it, and as a teenager was actually concerned. He noticed I didn’t have very many friends, and heard it was because people thought I was overly-nice. As an adult, I feel the aftermath of that, and I know I’m a people-pleaser because of it. I can’t help it. But now I’m getting better at reining things in, and being tough when the situation calls for it.
I will always stand up for my brother and nephew. They mean the world to me. When Turner got wrapped up in things earlier in the summer, I wanted to do whatever I could to help. When the opportunity to help keep him safe from people who may hurt him arose, I jumped at the chance. Not only could I help by providing a place to stay, but I could keep my eye on him and also watch for strange goings-on.
When he finally made friends I was so happy! He and his dad were so focused on hiding from the outside world that they neglected to explore the inside world – the neighbors and neighborhood of the area. Many have kids Turner’s age, or are students at JHU, like Turner’s friend Scott. Scott’s a good boy and a great friend for Turner. Turner relaxes a bit around him that he didn’t when he was hiding away in the apartment.
I suppose you’re wondering if I do now, or if I have ever, worked for Bradley and Pamela’s company. That answer is no. While I’m sure if it was Brad’s company I would have had a spot, I wasn’t going to be seen working with or for that insufferable wife of his. I don’t talk about work or my life much, so you’re not going to read much about it either. For those of you who do want to know, I’m a nanny but in between families at the moment. My last family has moved to Europe and I wasn’t willing to make the move with them. They were going to pay for my moving costs and everything, but I couldn’t leave Bradley and Turner.
Yes, I’m looking for another family, but with what’s happened with my own, I hesitate. I want to see them safe and sound before I start caring for another family. Also, the detective and Turner’s lawyer told me that anyone who may get dragged into the fold could be in danger. I don’t want a family’s association with me to get them in trouble.
So for now, I’m working from home as an online personal assistant. I won’t say who, as I don’t want to drag others into this mess. You can read more about me on The Glass Creek Chronicles, and in the book that’s coming out about the case.
Bye for now!