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Post by mattie on Apr 16, 2012 16:02:08 GMT -5
I shook my head. "I don't care."
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Post by Tori on Apr 16, 2012 16:04:27 GMT -5
Abby
I nodded slowly. I took out my phone a started to dial his number.
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Post by mattie on Apr 16, 2012 16:18:45 GMT -5
I put my face in my hands again.
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Post by Tori on Apr 16, 2012 19:42:10 GMT -5
Abby
I waited for a moment untill i heard someone answer.
"Hello?"
"Hi, uncle Billy?" I asked into the phone.
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Post by mattie on Apr 16, 2012 20:47:33 GMT -5
My leg bounced.
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Post by Tori on Apr 16, 2012 20:54:17 GMT -5
Abby
"Yeah, Abby?" he asked
"Yeah. I called to say happy birthday."
"Oh, thank you."
"Welcome. Umm uncle Billy can I ask you something?" I asked uneasily.
"Sure."
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Post by mattie on Apr 16, 2012 21:14:35 GMT -5
Oh, Lord. Here it comes...
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Post by Tori on Apr 16, 2012 21:21:12 GMT -5
Abby
I paused for a second thinking of how to ask. "What can you do for a family with a father who drinks and takes things out on the familly?" i asked hesitently.
"Uhh... hold on one second Abby." He paused and seemed to be thinking to himself. i heard a little mumbling and shuffling through things. i sat and waited.
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Post by mattie on Apr 17, 2012 7:39:19 GMT -5
My family was a mess.
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Post by Tori on Apr 17, 2012 7:56:53 GMT -5
Abby
I waited a few more second before he talked again.
"Okay Abby, one of the first steps could be to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. I would also advise you to call the police in that town."
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Post by mattie on Apr 17, 2012 9:53:17 GMT -5
I leg bounced anxiously.
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Post by Tori on Apr 17, 2012 16:29:55 GMT -5
Abby
"Uncle Billy, is there anything you can do?" I asked quietly.
"Well, hmm..." He seemed to think. "I could contact the police in that area and help file a report.... but you have to give me more details on whats going on."he said finally.
I nodded even though i was on the phone and he couldnt see me. "Okay, umm. Can I call you back? I need to talk to... my friend.. first." I said.
"Sure thing. Let me know. I want to help. And with that he hung up.
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Post by mattie on Apr 17, 2012 20:05:52 GMT -5
I didnt look up, I kept my gaze on the ground.
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Post by Tori on Apr 17, 2012 20:12:34 GMT -5
Abby
"Austin." I said softly. "My uncle wants to do what ever he can to help." I placed my hand on his bouncing knee to stop it.
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Post by mattie on Apr 17, 2012 20:46:27 GMT -5
The bouncing of my knee slowly died down. "Yeah? What does he propose he does, exactly?" I asked sarcastically, my voice harsh. I sighed. "Sorry, Im just pissed," I said quietly.
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