Someday you'll realize the damage that you've caused -- December 2009

"of course," I said to my baby brother.  I just wished that he could get away from the madness because he definitely deserved it.  He was so soft... so pure... I was at least a bit harder where I could handle this.

I looked at Daphne.  "You could probably try to keep away from having to leave with Dad," I said to her.  I was aware of more than what my sister thought I was.

If I fought to stay with Davy and Mum, the entire thing would end up turning rather ugly.  I hugged my brother's shoulders and shook my head.  "No, I'll be okay," I assured him.  "Dad isn't that bad once he calms down and stops drinking.  You don't need to worry about me.  I don't want this to turn ugly."