Jaime whimpered and started crying, squirming in my arm. I broke down in tears too. I've never felt so helpless in my life.

"Shh, baby, it's going to be okay. I promise," I whispered.

I kept rocking him as I made my way into the motel room. I had to pay for the cheapest room and somehow get him to fall asleep. Then, I had to go out and earn some money to buy his drugs. I have to buy Jaime's drugs... whatever it takes.

In the motel room, I placed the portable box on the bed. ...