My prodigal is home. At least, I believe he is home but I can’t confirm it. I see an unfamiliar car in the driveway so I can only assume he’s here. He’s currently quarantined in our basement with his Girlfriend L.

Marcus left is after having a hard time following our Covid-19 safety precautions. I guess life with his buddies didn’t work out the way he planned. In retrospect he’s staying with us for longer chunks of time and living in his car for shorter amounts of time.

Luke started getting text messages last night that Marcus has no place to stay and needed a shower. Luke encouraged him to move back home and they reviewed what the rules would be. As of last night, Marcus agreed to all of our safety rules so he’s home. Since his girlfriend, L, was also kicked out of her house she’s with him. Both are quarantining in the basement, away from the family, until their Covid-19 tests tomorrow.

I couldn’t say where they’d been staying previously except that some of that time was spent living in the car. As to why L was kicked out of her home it seems to have something to do with our son. I wish I could say I was surprised, but I’m not. I can’t say we ever planned to have his girlfriend live with us but right now it’s the only way to get him off the street.

Marcus is communicating with Luke but he won’t answer my texts. I haven’t spoken to him at all since we are socially distancing. He is attending school as far as I can tell. L had a doctor’s appointment this morning but they wouldn’t tell us why. That’s…mysterious.

Honestly, I just don’t feel like I have the bandwidth. I want my son to be safe and to finish school. Beyond that I am leaving the relationship up to him right now. I’m too exhausted. His whole original blow-up didn’t even involve me. As to why he stopped talking to me I couldn’t say. It’s just his pattern.

Carl and Mary aren’t so thrilled he’s home. Marcus can be a lot of drama. I’m giving them both some extra attention right now. For the time being I’m putting my energy into the kiddos who need me. Marcus and L are adults and I’m sure they’ll manage somehow.

Luke is my hero. I’m going to let him handle this one.

**Names have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved.