Book Excerpt From "Love In Action" (ISBN: 978-1-387-53039-7)
INT. – MICHAEL’S HOUSE, OFFICE – AN HOUR LATER
Michael and Ty are standing facing each other.
MICHAEL
You did nothing wrong. You have nothing to be afraid of.
Please sit on a chair.
Ty sits on a chair. Michael turns a chair to face Ty then
sits on it.
MICHAEL
Please do not be afraid.
TY
You are not safe with me around.
MICHAEL
We are safe.
TY
I’ve run away many times. He always found me. They always
sent me back. If he finds you with me he will hurt you.
Ty starts to cry.
TY
I don’t him to hurt me anymore but I’d rather him hurt me
than hurt you.
MICHAEL
Sweet boy, please do not worry about me.
TY
I don’t want you to get hurt.
Michael stands up then kneels facing Ty.
MICHAEL
Your parents gave up all parental rights.
TY
It’s a trick.
MICHAEL
They will not hurt you anymore.
Michael pulls Ty close then embraces him in a hug.
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