Bruiser p.86-92

Bronte isn't scared of Brewster even though he is almost like an alien. She, at first, wonders why he hasn't told anyone. He then, tells her his story. His mother left because she had cancer and she knew that if she stayed, she would give it to Brewster. She left Cody and Brew at their uncles house so they wouldn't be in an orphanage. His mother called him everyday until she passed away. He loved her dearly. Also, he can't tell anyone the truth about his power because he would just get a whole bunch of needles stuck into him and most likely get killed in the process. Bronte understands him more then anyone else will and Brew is happy that she didn't run away, that she stayed with him.