Chapter Five: Attempted Suicide

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Alex was lying on the hospital bed sleeping. Dad was sitting on the chair beside the bed. He looks at her wrists that were bandaged then grabs her hand and kisses it as he tears up. He leans over and kisses her cheek then leaves

At the house...

He walks in the bathroom and looks at the blood on the floor. He leaves then comes back with a mop and bucket and cleans it up. Afterwards he goes into Alex's room and looks around. He sees a note on the dresser that says "DAD" written on it so he grabs and opens it as he sits on her bed. He reads it

Dad: Dad if you're reading this then that means I'm dead. I hate to have left you like this but this was my choice. I know you've always protected me and wanted the best for me but since Rocky used me I have been a broken person. I hope you understand and accept this choice. You've been the best dad anyone can ever have and I love you for that. Goodbye dad , be strong

He puts the letter down and starts crying

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He puts the letter down and starts crying

Later that day...

He goes back to the hospital. He starts making his way to Alex's room until he sees a boy come out holding a camera

Dad: Hey!

The boy looks at him then runs. Dad runs after him but he gets away. He runs in Alex's room. She's still sleeping. He goes over and checks on her. He sees something written on her bandages so he grabs one hand and sees "slut" on it. He grabs the other hand which had the word "whore" on the it

Dad: Son of a bitch

One week later...

Alex is released from the hospital and is taken home. She was quiet the whole way. He parks the car in the garage as they get out and head in

Later that day...

They're in the kitchen eating. She still wasn't talking. He would stare at her while he ate but she just had her head down the whole time she was eating

Dad: Can you pass the salt?

She puts her finger on it and slides it to him, head down still. He forcefully grabs the salt and pours it on his food. He starts eating fast in frustration

Dad: I found the note you left me

She drops the fork on the plate and just sits there, staring at the food

Dad: Look at me!

She slowly picks her head up

Dad: What the fuck were you thinking? Killing yourself was your answer to this?

She hits the table and glares at him

Alex: I made my fucking choice!

Dad: Don't you dare use that kind of language with me! You have alot of explaining to do!

He takes out the note and slams it on the table. She looks at it

Dad: "I hope you understand and accept my choice" Are you fucking kidding me?!

Alex: I'm done talking!

She quickly gets up and walks away. He gets up fast

Dad: Don't you fucking walk away from me! Get your ass over here now!

She ignores him and keeps walking. He follows her as she goes into her room, slams the door, and locks it. He crashes into the door and tries opening the door

Dad: Alex open this goddamn door right now

She ignores him again. He hits the door

Dad: If I can break open the bathroom door, I can break open this one

She opens the door with an annoyed look

Dad: Just talk to me. That's all I'm asking

She walks away and sits on the edge of the bed. He goes in and sits next to her

Alex: What do you want to know?

Dad: Why did you do it?

She stays quiet

Dad: Do you have any idea what that would have done to me if you had died?

She shakes her head. He tears up then takes glasses off

Dad: I couldn't live with myself knowing my only child is gone because I wasn't good enough for her

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Dad: I couldn't live with myself knowing my only child is gone because I wasn't good enough for her

Alex: It wasn't about you though, it was just about Rocky and school

Dad: It doesn't matter

He wraps his arm around her. She hugs him and cries

Alex: I'm sorry dad

He hugs her tightly and rubs her back

Dad: It's ok... Just don't do it again

Alex: I won't, I promise

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