He doesn’t say anything for a long
few seconds. Finally, he nods.
I see how you might think so.
I knew last night bothered you.
Here’s the thing. I absolutely
have the ability to hurt someone.
But other than sanctioned Golden
Gloves matches, I’ve never gone
looking for a fight. I will defend
myself if I must, or someone who
can’t defend themselves if they’re
in trouble. But I would never, not
ever in my lifetime, strike a woman
unless she was out for my blood,
and capable of drawing it. And
hitting my own child? Impossible.
“Lots of parents hit their kids,
Gabe.” Still sticking up for Dad?
That doesn’t make it right. Don’t
ever believe abuse is okay. It’s not.