This is in Matthew's point of view.
I walked back to the waiting room. I really don't want to go home just to get beat again, so I'll spend the night in the hospital. Tomorrow's prom but Annie is in no condition to be going, so I'll make it up to her somehow. And Saturday I'm supposed to be leaving for Tennessee, but I really don't want to leave until Annie's okay. I know she doesn't want me to leave even though she tells me it's ok and that she'll be fine. I don't want to leave but I have to. I'm in danger and I only put myself through it for so long for Annie. I can't do this to myself anymore. Just as I thought that he walked in. And by he I mean my father. He slurs his words as usual and says, "You should have came home, boy. You'll be sorry." He proceeded to continually punch me in the stomach until i fell to the floor and I was sure my guts would spill out of my stomach, all over the floor. My organs felt shattered. I glanced at the front desk. The lady up there was on the phone and nodded ever so slightly. I knew who she was calling. The police showed up no less than a minute later and took my father away. I have dreamt of this day forever and it has finally came. I can stay in Peachville with Annie for senior year!
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I know I know, this chapter sucks. I'm sorry this just needed to happen so everyone will work out all fine and dandy but yay for Matthew and his mom! But you know the drill... Add to your reading list, vote, (this chap sucks so I don't blame you if you don't) and comment your favorite color. Thank you!
