When you were very little, your parents died. The Balfours were the closest thing you had to a second family so they took you in. You've lived with them ever since.
You and Maurie had a very close relationship. You two spent a lot of time together. His brother Dwayne had suspensions that there was something between you two. He sometimes found Maurie with his head either on your shoulder or your lap and sometimes you would run your fingers through his hair. He thought maybe you two liked each other...
It was true! You did like each other. Actually... it's more than that. You two were secretly dating. You both just didn't want anyone to know yet.
It was late at night. You sat in your bed, reading a book when you heard your door creak open. You looked over and saw Maurie. He looked like he just woke up and he had tear stains on his face. You sat up slightly, looking at him with concern.
"Nightmares?"