Isaac: let’s get started on this math, okay?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MoonbeamGlider
o-ok
puts a hand on MoonbeamGlider's shoulder Listen, I promise you, we're gonna handle this together.
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MoonbeamGlider
the next day at practice
takes MoonbeamGlider aside after practice Hey, I wanted to talk to you about yesterday. Are you okay?
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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.
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MoonbeamGlider
Thanks, Isaac. I appreciate it.
pulls out his phone and starts researching local support groups for victims of abuse
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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?
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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.
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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.
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MoonbeamGlider
I’m sorry
squeezes MoonbeamGlider's hand reassuringly There's nothing to apologize for, Moonbeam. You've been through enough already.
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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?
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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...
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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.