Beatrice’s father found out about the boyfriend through his youngest daughter, Bianca. According to Bianca, Beatrice was planning to run away with her allegedly boyfriend when he got out of prison. Fearing that her sister was at risk Bianca decided to tell her father what she knew. Mr. Kiamma confronted Beatrice. She was furious with her father and sister and tried to run away. However, Mr. Kiamma caught her trying to escape the house with a backpack. Feeling in a bind Mr. Kiamma,decided to ask the school principal Mrs. Morrison for help. Mrs. Morrison immediately alerted the school’s therapist to see Beatrice right away, as she was at a high risk to flee school.