As the family tried to make Avery feel more welcome and accepted in the household, she had explained to them how she was not used to any sort of concern to her well-being from others. She talked about her fear of people and her parents, mainly her father, but mentioned her meeting with Roland and how determined he was to talk to her. 

Once Roland heard he was mentioned, a smirk rose upon his face.

Avery then discussed her clothing issue, stating that her normal attire consisting of her sweater, jeans and wore out shoes were basically gone.

[i]“Don’t you worry on that sweetheart,”[/i] said Mrs. Noonan, replying quickly after Avery finished talking, [i]“First thing we plan to do for you is clothes shopping, and you can pick and choose whatever you would like.”[/i]

As Mrs. Noonan stood back up straight on her feet, Roland noticed a bit more of ease and less pain in his arm, realizing Avery was starting to feel a bit more relaxed. Afterwards, Avery began to apologize, telling them she was acting nervous and stated that she never had grew up with great role models.

The Noonan’s and Roland began to laugh after they were called role models. None of them had ever considered of ever thought of being worthy to be called such, but it was very nice of her to say.

[i]“You don’t have to apologize Avery,”[/i] said Mr. Noonan, [i]“It’s ok. We just want you to feel at home is all, and we are going to help you in every possible way we can.”[/i]

[i]“Yeah,”[/i] said Steven abruptly joining in the conversation with a pleasant look, [i]“Though it isn’t very often to be called a role model.”[/i]

Roland had looked over to Steven, giving him an awkward expression, with Steven looking back at Roland confused.

[i]“What?”[/i] said Steven.

[i]“Either way,”[/i] began Roland, looking back over to Avery, [i]“We’re here for you Avery. Don’t ever feel like you can’t talk to us about anything. Me, Mr. and Mrs. Noonan, we will help you with anything you ask.”[/i]

Roland knew that it would take time for her adjustment into a new lifestyle, especially being placed into a new family, but he knew in the back of his head that everything will work out. He felt that everything eventually will be ok, and that Avery could one day become a happier person, hopefully, but only time would tell.