The Office

Nineteen

A/N: TW// Abuse

--Mitch--

Scott parked the car in my driveway and went to open the car door, "Scott. I think you should stay in the car."

"Why?" He looked over at me confused.

"He's my son and I think I should go in and get him."

"What if Joel tries to hurt you? He could knock you out and take Andrew away."

"Ugh fine. But if I tell you to back off or to do anything, Scott, then you do it. Okay?"

"Okay." We got out of the car and made our way to the front door. I jiggled the door knob and it was locked so I pulled out my key to open it.

"What if he isn't here?"

"Shhh. Don't think like that."

"I just don't want to get my hopes up."

"It'll be okay."

"Let's go upstairs. They're not down here." He followed me up the stairs and I checked our room first. No one in there. I checked the bathroom, no one. I jumped when I heard a loud crash.

It sounded like it came from Andrew's room. I ran to his door and grabbed the doorknob. Locked again, "Scott. Can you break in?" He nodded and motioned for me to step aside.

He ran his shoulder into the door a few times before it broke down. I gasped when I saw the sight behind it. Joel was sitting in a chair in the far corner. Andrew was laying on the floor in front of him. I ran over to my son laying on his stomach. I flipped him over and started crying when I saw what happened.

"This is what happens Mitch."

"Why?! Why would you beat our son?!"

"You wanted to take him away from me! And now you're pregnant with another one!"

"What're you talking about?" He stood up from his chair and stood in front of me.

"I found the ultrasound. Andy here knew all about it. He told me and I slapped him in the face. Then he told me to go away because I wasn't his dad anymore. You're filling his head with lies!"

"I didn't do shit Joel! He sees what you do to me! You beat me. Rape me. You got me pregnant when I knew you wouldn't want this baby!"

"Why would I want another baby with you?! I already hate that I have one with you and I'm stuck! I'm stuck with you because of him!"

"Then leave! We don't want you here Joel!"

"Oh I'm not leaving. I'm gonna stay and make your life a living hell. How does that sound?" I remained silent, afraid of what will happen. Scott was standing outside the door where I told him to stay. I wanted to make sure he didn't do anything to make it worse but was there in case, "I'm your husband Mitch. I'm not going anywhere. I still get what I want even if I'm married to you. Our marriage doesn't mean shit to me Mitch!"

"What happened?! What happened to the Joel I fell in love with?! Huh? The guy that was there for me when my parents died? When those bullies beat me up and now you're doing the same damn thing Joel! You're ruining me can't you see that?! And now to start on our son! What the hell is wrong with you?!"

"I'm not the same person I was then Mitch! I've changed! And it's all your fault. I've been married to a bitch for six years! Any guy who stays with you that long would treat you the exact same Mitch! Because that's all your worth! Getting beaten up and taking advantage of! You're worth shit Mitch! Nothing more. You're useless. Worthless in everyone's eyes. Can't you see that?!" He paused, "I'm leaving. Don't wait up." I collapsed onto the floor in front of me. Sobbing and sobbing until nothing was left. Minutes later, Scott came in the room and picked me up off the ground.

"It's okay Mitch." He held me as Andrew started to get up.

"Andrew! It's okay. Daddy is here." I held him in my arms as he cried. He kept repeating, 'Dad hurt me. Dad hurt me.' over an over.

A/N: Yes, I know this chapter is just awful and I hate it so much but this is FICTION. I absolutely don't believe what Joel says about Mitch AT ALL...