Seconds later, Bernard, Ben and Craig walked into the room. “Are you alright, Holly?â€? Bernard asked nervously. He motioned for Trey to leave.

Trey left slowly, closing the door behind him. “What happened?!â€? Ben screamed.

“Calm it down some.â€? Craig said, snickering a little.

Ben took a breath and asked quietly, “What happened? What did you say to him? He …â€? Ben’s voice trailed for a second, “What did you say to make him choke you like that?â€?

“I told him about … our daughter.â€? Holly replied calmly. She winced when Bernard hissed though.

“So it is true?â€? Bernard said, still hissing. “Did that beast … you know?â€?

“Yes.â€? Holly whispered, “But it’s all better now.â€?

“Really?!â€? Bernard yelled, throwing up his arms. “Its all better when he chokes you and you live?!â€?

“No, that’s not it.â€? Holly continued to whisper.

“Then what exactly is it?!â€? Bernard asked helplessly. Holly couldn’t blame him though; he had always been like a father to her and this isn’t really the news any father wants to hear.