He punched me in the face once more just to show that he could, then informed me that I was permitted to leave. I walked back to my car, lacking a spring in my step or a song in my heart. I'd really needed the money from this job, and not just because of my little uninsured car accident. Helen was a registered nurse, and her salary took care of most of the bills. I returned to Roger's place and rang the doorbell.
All Daddy needs right now is a kiss.
I received kisses from both of my children, as well as a painful hug from Theresa, though I was manly enough not to shriek. I'll hook up with you later. Preferably after my face healed, so he wouldn't be able to give me any grief about coming in fourth in the fight. It's all over the place. Don't worry about it.