I got off the bus and rode my bike the rest of the way to Sam’s house.
His parents were out at a party. We went up to his room. I was crying and showed him the video tape of what Brett had done to me.

“That no good stinking mother f…â€?, Seth said angrily.

“Seth,â€? I said, “just hold me please.â€?

And he did the rest of the evening, I lay safely in his comforting arms.

“You’re plan about showing this tape to your mom,â€? Sam said, â€? Well, I’m not sure it’s a good idea after all. What if your mom thinks you enticed him. It could backfire and she might throw you out, I mean he is her boyfriend, I don’t mean to be crude, but your dad is gone, she’s a woman she has needs.â€?

“Don’t speak,â€? I said.

“I’m just saying,â€? Sam said as I put my hand over his mouth. Sam laid next to me in deep thought.