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Summary

Not long after Paige dashed out of Cat's basement, the police came and arrested both Cat and Ronnie. Alison was the first and only person that Ronnie called when she arrived at the police station. That day, Ronnie realized that Alison truly loves her and she even told a police officer that Alison was her real mother. She has made her final decision. Ronnie wants to stay with Alison. Cat was in serious trouble and she needed help. She had to go to court because she was charged with attempted assault with a deadly weapon. But after court and everything, Cat was sent to receive serious, medical help and to also serve her time. July 17 was when Ronnie officially became Veronica Lynn Hauser! Ronnie really wanted to visit her brothers, just to see how they're doing in their new foster home while her mother is in a new halfway place. She didn't wanted Alison to come along because it'll be just too awkward for her, so Francis tagged along. Hearing that really made Alison worried but Ronnie is now her daughter, and will always be. Ronnie met with her mother for a few and she really didn't enjoyed any second she was there. When she saw her brothers, it reminded me of how she used to act before she met Alison and she talked to them (mainly Derek) about her experiences and some advices. But her trip to Alaska had to end sooner or later, and it ended on a good note. Her brothers would visit Ronnie soon =) Ronnie is finally at home, snugged in her bed, and listening. Listening to the "sounds of home" that comforts her and not having to worry about anyone leaving her ever again.

Quote "But I interrupted. "Yes, she is. She's my real mother," " (Lowell 200).

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This quote shows that Ronnie has overcome her true fear. Ever since her mother abandoned her, Ronnie was never able to trust another human being. That is, up until she met Alison. After spending so much time with Alison, Ronnie noticed how much Alison loves and truly cares about her. Ronnie has been through a lot but she finally realized where she wanted to stay; With Alison. She accepted Alison and by calling Alison her "real" mother is such a big step-up for Ronnie. I loved the ending of this story. It teaches me that no matter how big of a problem you have, you can always overcome it.