Andrew’s POV“Daddy! Wake up, Mommy is getting taken by the police!”I snap awake because of Lottie’s words, peeking out of the window and seeing exactly the thing that she described. I also see the hint of vomit on Eleanor’s dress, and a strange feeling overcomes my body. Lottie is crying, and the venue is empty, and I just passed out drunk because of my inability to cope with life anymore….Eleanor is just dealing with all of this all on her own.But why do I not feel sorry for her?Still, I hate that Lottie is crying now. I don’t want to see the child breaking down and seeing her mother getting dragged away.“I’m going to get her, okay?” I say, holding her shoulders. “The driver is going to take you home. And later, I will come home with your mommy.”Lottie doesn’t nod. “What’s happening, Daddy? What did she do? Why is everyone angry with her?”That takes me aback. Not because I don’t have an answer for her, but because I do.But of course, all I say is, “I don’t know.”With that,
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