Enoch

Thank you everyone, I think I got it now

I am so looking forward to the next 4 chapters

Thank you Nephy!

Yeah they were bleeding. Thanks Michael!

I need help from someone with knowledge of medical terms so I can have a Doctor give a verbal report to a Judge of his examination of the boy below. In addition to the below injuries, the boy also has slight fractured rib that is months old. Roger took a look at Joey’s back seeing the dark patches of blood vivid against his pale shirt. Roger looked back, his eyes wide as he nods and fell in behind us. I started unbuttoning his shirt. I took my time so I wouldn’t pull on the shirt in anyway which could hurt him more. That’s when I noticed all the red welts, plus the purple and yellow bruising on his chest and stomach. I tried to be real careful pulling his shirt tail out of his pants, but I caused him to wince just by tugging on his shirt. The sharp intake of breath alerted me to just how much pain he was in. When I got the shirt off his back I nearly puked. There were bleeding welts across his back like someone had taken a belt and tried to beat him to death. With just a glance, I could see not only the dark bruising, the welts and blood, but also evidence of other beatings Joey had taken. I knew for Joey, I had to get my act together or I was just going to make things worse. So I pushed breakfast back down and turned Joey back around to face me. Getting up to follow, I looked back at him and saw that indeed it was one of those gowns. But my excitement over my discovery was tempered when I saw the back of his thighs. They too were scarred and bruised like much of his back and tummy. I had to swallow back the bile rising in my throat. This has been a roller coaster ride of a day so far, that’s for sure.

Thank you Tim for many reasons. I'm really glad you like the story. Most of your questions will be answered, some sooner than others. However, you are correct about the Bible-Belt, more so in rural areas like the hills of Kentucky where change comes a decade later than other parts of the country. Thank you for reading the story and taking the time to leave a review. I hope the rest of the story lives up to all the reviews and the rate of mistakes continue to get better. Thanks!

Thank you for pointing out the TJ/JT problem. It is JT for James Thomas. It has now been corrected. I'm glad you like the story and took the time to add a review and be helpful as well. Thanks!

Yes, I'm afraid life is full of ups and down. But with the support of love ones, we can still make it a happy ending. Thank you Conner. I'm working on the next chapter.

Yes, Judges in small communities have a lot of influence. It's good for Andy too that his Dad, the Judge, is a good man. Not to mention how much it may mean to Joey's life. Maybe this is a turning point for Joey. But, I have a feeling that life won't be boring for these two. Thanks Nephy for pointing out the mistakes along with your overall review. I admit I rushed to get this chapter out before the Holiday here in the States. Please don't blame my editors.

You're right on all points. The Pastor has met his match. I believe that love conquers hate, if given time. That darkness is only the absents of light.

LOL I agree and like you, I can speak from experience. My Dad is a member of the bar Thanks again for the review

I'm hoping I'm learning as I go and by the middle of the story everyone will enjoy it and not be distracted by a mistake on my part. Thanks Nephy

I think over time, Andy will show a lot of strength and character he never knew he had. I'm glad you're enjoying it Thanks for taking the time to read and leave a review.

Aww Coming from such an awesome writer as you that makes me feel really good. Thank you!

Thank you my friend. I'm glad you like it.

Chapter 6 Safe Haven The sound of his Father’s voice had Joey nearly jumping out of his bruised and battered skin. Dad looked at me with sadness in his eyes, and I looked back at him with flames of hatred in mine. I nodded yes to his unvoiced question, letting him know I had no doubt from the way Joey was reacting that the voice we were hearing did indeed belong to Joey’s Father. Dad looked back at Joey as we began to hear several loud

Hey to all you new people!!! As you are finding out already there's a lot of super cool people that are very helpful. Don't be shy in asking anyone for help. If they don't know the answer, they'll know which direction to point you. I joined back in August and it feel like home here now. I had several people offer to help me and it really made a difference. One of the first one to offer was Andy, aka Quonus10. Enjoy your time here and I look forward to reading your stories and/or poems. Billy

Tanner is a sweetie. And I think Richie will play a big role in helping Justin in the end. And my thing about being Justin, is having Taryn for a boyfriend

I really loved the beginning. I hope to read all of this story wherever I can find it. You really should have received a lot more reviews with positive comment before now. Keep up with the story, because I really feel you have a great tale to tell.

A very good conclusion to a very good two part story. Although I have told you I hunger for more concerning Jason and Peter; with the way you brought their story to an end, I can happily live with this and use my own imagination to fill in the rest of their lives. I thought the way you handled the sentencing was brilliant. Awesome job Andy. I enjoyed both a lot.

That's a really nice start. I look forward to the next chapter! Told ya I notice people that notices me, even if I am slow

Awww Thank you Tim. I promise to tie it all together, But you really don't want me to tell you now do you? Ok, the person that gets murdered is..... Sorry, I can't I promise it won't be a year Thanks again for taking your time to read and leave a review. That means a lot to me.

I'm really glad it's not from a personal memory. Thank you for taking the time to read and review. It really does mean a lot to me.

Thank you for your help Wayne. With Trevor finding all my errors and you fattening up the story, I think this was a good chapter. I hope everyone enjoys it!

Thank you VERY much Tom. I had some good help this chapter putting some more meat on the bones. I learned a lot and I hope it shows in every chapter here on out. Good friends and loyal readers makes it easier to sit down and let my heart pour out the story. And now with my head engaged as well.... time will tell if I have a good story in me.