Lost Cause (Tyler Carter)

Tyler's father was the one that always made you laugh when you were having a bad day. He wasn't the one you'd guess would turn out to be an absolute monster. But, it happened. While living as a young and oblivious teenager, Tyler thought there was nothing wrong with his father. He thought he had a normal life.
"Where's dad?"
"He had to work late."
"Where's dad?"
"He's staying with a friend."
"Where's dad?"
". . . I don't know, son."
One night, his drunk father was determined not to leave without a fight . . . or without Tyler.
"You shouldn't have gotten back with him."
". . . I know, son."