Marcus nods his understanding and says, "Then I think we need to consider other options for you. I know with the way Darrow works we'll need to prove there is other education happening, at least until you turn eighteen, but we can do things from home. You're a smart girl, you can take the test for the GED certification."

He rubs her arm again. "You don't have to follow the same traditional route others are following. Maybe it's not what you're meant for. I don't want you to feel forced into some sort of box, a place you don't feel comfortable."