***Gideon***
(Rock)
Nix was all but bouncing in the back seat. His eyes shine at everything to know the hell they have been through, and seeing him like this just surprises me. Kids are resilient, I will give them that. When we were waiting for his mom, he asked all kinda of questions about the truck. He was completely fascinated with it,
He turned, looking at me. "You like my mom, dont ya?" I was taken off guard by his question. I knew I couldn't lie to the kid, the look on his face and the way he stood there, arms crossed, like he was protecting her. Kids got heart, I will give him that.
"Yeah, Nix. I do"
He nodded,
"He hurt her, you know, she tried to keep me away from it, but I saw it, heard it, she didnt even have to do anything, and he would beat her,"
He stared at the truc
