Model Son, Monster Father
They made a massive racket that night, and my husband went over to break up their fight.
"Sure, skipping school is wrong, but the boy was just trying to be a good son. How could the father beat him up for that?"
"Exactly! Caleb was knocked onto the floor by Bruce's slap, yet he still reached into his pocket with trembling hands and pulled out 500 dollars. He told Bruce it was the money he earned from the job and begged him not to get mad. It was absolutely heartbreaking!"
Though the debate around the courtroom was in hushed voices, they were clear enough for me to hear every word.