Johnny replied in a coaxing tone as he lowered us both to the floor. “Just give him a minute.” “They know, don’t they?” I whispered, slumped against him. “Everyone knows.” His arms tightened around me, and he pulled me closer. “You’re going to be okay.” “All the things he did to my body.” Feeling lifeless, I stared blankly ahead, feeling the tears trickling down my cheek. “I didn’t want any of it, Johnny.” “I know you didn’t, Gibs…” He choked out a pained cry and continued to rock me back and forth. “I believe you.”
BLESS THESE BEAUTIFUL BOYS
