It Rained All Day

“He’s hurt. It’s so bad Ohmygod. There are bruises everywhere and he’s been cutting himself! And I can count ribs! And he’s got so many bruises and it’s so bad. Ohmygod, he was so scared of me, and I didn’t do anything! I swear I didn’t he ju-” Zack stepped forward grasping Matt’s arms forcing Matt to make eye contact.

“Who? Who’s hurt? Who’s been cutting, and covered in bruises?” Matt’s mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water before he could get the horrible words out into the thick air.

“It’s Jack.”