“Tonight is beautiful.” I held Teagan’s hand as we looked up at the stars from the back porch swing. Suddenly, the door opened and Mr. Nelson, without a word, grabbed Teagan’s arm and dragged her inside. 

I sprang into action and ran behind them, I held onto Mr. Nelson’s arm just before it came crashing down on Tegan. Mr. Nelson turned to me and snarled. He grabbed a handful of my clothing in his large hand and lifted me above the floor and threw me through the front door. 

Tegan screamed as Mr. Nelson came after me on the lawn, “James! Please just go! I’ll be ok!” 

Feeling defeated, I held my ribs as I hobbled to my car. Whether Mr. Nelson knew it or not this was not the end of it! If you want to see how I dealt with Mr. Nelson for his hospitality, keep watching til the end of the video!

Luckily for me, I was able to drive myself to the hospital where I called my parents and told them where I was.

"What happened?" Mom and Dad rushed into the hospital room just as I was pulling my tshirt on. 

"Your son will be fine," Dr. King said. "A few bruised ribs but in a few days he'll be ok."

"Bruised ribs?" Mom gasped and looked at me wide eyed.

"Someone tried to rob me on the way home but I was able to get away."

Mom hugged me tightly and cried.

"Paula," Dad looked at my reddened face, "You're suffocating the boy." 

Mom removed her arms hesitantly. 

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