Tyler pulled Josh's hand; taking him to his closet. He shoved him and himself inside and closed the door.

"What's going on?"

"Shhh"

Chris walked into the room. Tyler and Josh remained quiet.

"TYLER! DON'T HIDE THIS ANYMORE! I SAW THE SHOES AT THE FRONT DOOR. COME ON OUT!"

Josh was scared. Not for himself, but for Tyler.

"I'm not gonna let him touch you." He said. "I'll stop him."

As he tried to open the door, Tyler pulled on his hand. His head was shaking uncontrollably. Tears rolled down his cheeks.

"I don't want you to face him."

Please Josh, don't do this.

Chris opened the closet door, finding Josh.

"Hello there." He said as he pulled him out.

He threw him on the floor.

"I'M NOT GONNA LET YOU HAVE MY SON!"

Tyler ran out and jumped on Chris's back; trying to stop him. But Chris threw him backwards; sending him flying to the back of the room.

Josh stood up; facing Chris.

"I won't let you hurt your son ever again!"

"AND I WON'T EVER LET YOU SEE HIM AGAIN!!!"

Chris lifted his fist towards Josh.

The boy closed his eyes; waiting for the blow to hit him.

But, it never came.