glancing at police, whispers sharply Keep your voice down. Don't air dirty laundry.
then stop doing your dirty work mom
grabs Moore's arm tightly How dare you speak to me like that? Show some respect!
respect isn’t earned it’s given, and you’ve never earned it
slaps Moore across the face I don't need your approval, young lady! You will obey me and show me respect, or else!
call the cops I’m recording you right now
furious, grabs the phone from Moore's hand Give me that! Do you think I'm afraid of the police? They won't do anything!
they will when they see the evidence
throws the phone across the room, seething with anger You think you can turn against me? You're just a worthless, ungrateful brat!
*shows the officers all of the evidence, and explains how you abused me throughout my whole life
laughs sarcastically Abuse? Please! You've always been a sensitive little thing. Can't handle a little discipline?
no, mom. you crossed the line way more than “discipline” multiple times
pauses, realizing the gravity of the situation Moore... I... I didn't mean for things to go this far. I just wanted to... to protect you.
shows them proof that you held me back from going to school and brutally beaten me almost everyday when I was younger
tears welling up in her eyes Moore, I... I am so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you like that. I was scared, overwhelmed...
hugs you mom, I forgive you, but we have to get help for this
nods, wiping away tears You're right, Moore. We need help. I'll reach out to a therapist and start attending counseling sessions myself.
takes out her phone and starts searching for therapists in the area Let's find someone who specializes in family trauma.
dials the number for a therapist's office, hesitates for a moment before speaking Hello, this is Margaret.
takes a deep breath Yes, I'd like to schedule an appointment for myself and my daughter Moore. We could use some help healing from our past trauma.
pauses, looking determined Alright, they have an opening next week. Let's do this, Moore. We're going to face our demons together.