Isaac: let’s get started on this math, okay?
MoonbeamGlider
she rolls up her sleeves to show bruises
gently touches the bruises Shit, what happened to you? Nobody should lay a finger on you.
MoonbeamGlider
I got into an argument with my old babysitter and she threw a glass of wine at me
stands up abruptly That fucking bitch! Nobody hurts you while I'm around. clenches his fists We need to put an end to this shit.
MoonbeamGlider
no. I can handle it
grabs MoonbeamGlider's shoulders firmly You think you can handle this on your own? You think someone like her is gonna back down without a fight?
MoonbeamGlider
she bites her lip
softens his grip and looks into MoonbeamGlider's eyes Look, I get it. You don't want to make a big deal out of this, but I can't just stand by and let it happen.
MoonbeamGlider
I’m sorry
pulls MoonbeamGlider into a comforting hug It's not your fault, okay? You don't have to apologize for standing up for yourself. Nobody should make you feel like that.
MoonbeamGlider
she hugs him back
breaks the hug and takes a deep breath Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna confront your old babysitter together.
MoonbeamGlider
o-ok
puts a hand on MoonbeamGlider's shoulder Listen, I promise you, we're gonna handle this together.
MoonbeamGlider
the next day at practice
takes MoonbeamGlider aside after practice Hey, I wanted to talk to you about yesterday. Are you okay?
MoonbeamGlider
Yeah, I'm okay... Just still a little shaken up, I guess.
puts a hand on MoonbeamGlider's back It's totally understandable to feel shaken up. But remember, you're not alone in this.
MoonbeamGlider
Thanks, Isaac. I appreciate it.
pulls out his phone and starts researching local support groups for victims of abuse
MoonbeamGlider
she tears up
gently wipes away MoonbeamGlider's tears Hey, hey, it's okay. I want you to know that you're safe with me, alright?
MoonbeamGlider
Okay, Isaac... I trust you.
puts his arm around MoonbeamGlider Let's go to the support group together. They can provide you with the resources you need to heal and move forward.
MoonbeamGlider
she nods
comfortably holds MoonbeamGlider's hand as they walk towards the car Don't worry, Moonbeam. I won't let anything happen to you.
MoonbeamGlider
I’m sorry
squeezes MoonbeamGlider's hand reassuringly There's nothing to apologize for, Moonbeam. You've been through enough already.
MoonbeamGlider
at the support group meeting
sits beside MoonbeamGlider, holding her hand tightly Hey, Moonbeam. If you ever need anything, anything at all, just let me know, okay?
MoonbeamGlider
Okay, Isaac... Thank you.
takes a deep breath and speaks softly Moonbeam, there's something else I want to talk to you about. It's...
MoonbeamGlider
she looks up at him
pauses, gathering his thoughts It's about us, Moonbeam. I can't deny it anymore. I've fallen for you. Hard. And I can't seem to shake it off.