Hell or High Water

Frank sighed and let Mikey go. He pulled the box out from under the couch and opened it. Frank gently pulled out in of the orbs gently trying and to make the same mistake he made the last time. He pushed it into Gerard’s head and kissed his forehead. “Good luck.” Frank murmured against his head.

Gerard gasped and shot up. Mikey looked at him from the floor and sighed.
“Another scary dream?” Mikey asked, getting up. Gerard nodded, whimpering. Mikey climbed into Gerard’s bed and hugged him. “Was it about mommy?” Gerard nodded again.
“I’m so glad you weren’t here when she died. I’m worried though.”
“About?”
“Frank. He was there Mikey, he saw what I saw. He saw her get ripped to shreds Mikey. Oh god, oh god, oh god!” Gerard started hyperventilating. Mikey helped Gerard to the side of the bed and pressed down on Gerard’s back.
“In and out just like mommy taught us. In...and...out...in...and...out.” Mikey instructed. Soon Gerard’s breathing evened out and he sat back up.
“T-Thank you.” Gerard mumbled. “I’m going to go for a walk…” Gerard got up and walked out of their shared room. Mikey jumped up and ran after him.
“Gerard please don’t leave! What if he comes home early and sees that you’re gone!? He’ll take it out on me!” Mikey cried.
“Fine but-” The sound of a car door slamming shut stopped Gerard. He grabbed Mikey’s hand and ran back into their room. Gerard shut the door and locked it. Mikey climbed into his bed and pulled the blanket over his head. Gerard climbed in next to him and hugged him close. “Don’t worry Mikey. He won’t hurt us, I promise.” Gerard murmured. The sound of things being smashed radiated from the living room accompanied by yells and screams of an unfamiliar voice. A woman.

“Please stop!” The woman cried. Gerard pulled Mikey closer and covered Mikey’s ears as the screams became louder. Mikey whimpered and buried his head into Gerard’s chest. Their father’s door slammed shut and the sound of the headboard hitting the wall filled the air.
“Gerard. I’m scared.” Mikey whimpered.
“I know, I’m sorry. I’m going to see what’s happening, stay here.” Gerard whispered climbing out of the bed. Mikey nodded and cover his ears. Gerard unlocked the door and slowly opened it. He walked out and tiptoed to his father’s room. Gerard peaked inside and watched his father brutally rape this woman. She looked over at him with pleading eyes.
“Please help.” She whimpered. Don grabbed the knife on the nightstand and plunged it into the woman’s chest. She screamed louder as he did this over and over again. Soon the screams stopped but the scene was horrifying, there was blood splattered on the wall and all over the bed. Gerard walked out and went straight to his room. He climbed in back into to bed and pulled Mikey close.
“What did you see?” Mikey asked.
“N-Nothing. J-just sleep.”

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