Spencer holds me close as we walk down the hallway. That doesn’t help much because I jump every time I see someone that even looks close to Robert. My heart races the whole time and it makes me feel sick.

At lunch I don’t eat. I could not even look at my food.

Spencer looks at me very concerned, “Gracie, eat please. Did you eat breakfast?”

I shake my head.

“Gracie! Your really scaring me. You have me to protect you. Please eat something. Please.”

I take a piece of my granola bar and eat it. I look back at Spencer who is still seriously concerned.

“Gracie,” He rubs my back. “Please calm down; I can’t stand to see you like this.”

Well thanks. That is really nice, way to keep me confident.