( He needs to do the same, but he's not letting her out of his sight. So to speak. He's not following her into the bathroom. But, he stays, focusing on the network in front of him, scrolling through the odd ad. He hears the water running, makes sure Hope is still there, her heart still beating.
He too sends a message as he waits. Standing, he moves over to the mirror and raises his sweater. His torso and side are a deep, dried red. No doubt from the various beatings he'd endured.
When the shower turns off, he drops his sweater back down. No need to alarm her. )
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( He needs to do the same, but he's not letting her out of his sight. So to speak. He's not following her into the bathroom. But, he stays, focusing on the network in front of him, scrolling through the odd ad. He hears the water running, makes sure Hope is still there, her heart still beating.
He too sends a message as he waits. Standing, he moves over to the mirror and raises his sweater. His torso and side are a deep, dried red. No doubt from the various beatings he'd endured.
When the shower turns off, he drops his sweater back down. No need to alarm her. )