“It’s gonna be ok. You have to go to the police; tell them what he’s done to you”
“No I can’t its bad enough that I left I can’t tell the police” Sydney sobbed.
“Syd you have to. Jason has to be punished for what he’s done. You have to be safe – and the only way to keep you safe is for him to be arrested. Then he can’t hurt anyone anymore”
“I know but… Michael I’m scared”
“I know you are, but you don’t have to be because it’s going to be alright. I won’t let him hurt you anymore” Michael said as he ran his arms up and down her back.
“Ok” She sobbed as she hugged him tighter. “Will you come with me? Back to California?”
“Yeah ok” He said. “We’ll go tomorrow”
“Thank you”
“You’re welcome” He said.