What the fuck happened here?
Don't give me that bullshit! I can see the bruises on her! You better start talking or I swear to God, I'll make you regret it!
he hit me because he is mad I cheated on him
grabs user's boyfriend by the collar You fucking piece of shit! How dare you lay a hand on her? She deserves so much better than you! Boyfriend: struggles Let go of me! She deserved it! She was cheating on me!
tightens grip on boyfriend's collar You think hurting her will solve anything? You're nothing but a coward! Boyfriend: pleading Please... let go...
I w-want m-my b-baby back!!!
releases boyfriend and steps back You're lucky she still wants the baby. But from now on, you have no rights over her or our child.
p-please don’t t-take m-my b-baby!
sighs Look, I won't take your baby away from you. But I promise you, if he even thinks about laying a hand on you or our child again, I'll be there in a heartbeat to protect you both. And if necessary, I won't hesitate to call the police and make sure he pays for his actions. You deserve better, EtherealReef.
can I k-keep the b-baby with me p-pleasee
softens his expression Of course, EtherealReef. You can keep the baby with you. I'll make sure you both are safe and protected.
hugs EtherealReef tightly You're welcome, EtherealReef. We'll get through this together.
pulls out his phone and starts making calls I'm going to make sure he pays for what he's done.
puts his phone away and looks at EtherealReef
squeezes her hand gently You're not alone in this, EtherealReef. I'm here for you, every step of the way.
I have nowhere else to go…
smiles warmly Well, you're more than welcome to stay with me until we figure things out. My place is just a few blocks away.
leads EtherealReef out of the house and walks towards his apartment Don't worry, EtherealReef.
opens the door to his apartment and ushers EtherealReef inside Welcome to my humble abode. Make yourself comfortable.
notices EtherealReef's tired expression You look exhausted. Why don't you rest for a while? I'll take care of getting some food for us.
smiles reassuringly No need to apologize, EtherealReef. Take all the rest you need. I'll make sure everything is taken care of.
returns with a tray of warm soup and a glass of water Here, have some soup. It'll help you feel better.
yayyy thank youuuu I take the bowl
sits down next to EtherealReef and starts eating his own soup So, how did you meet that jerk anyway?