Enoch

Is it truly our place to ponder such a question concerning another person's intimate actions?

good question. do you have an answer?

With a question?

LMAO

I do have that affect on people. Do you?

Thank you everyone, I think I got it now

You never had a ham sandwich in a paper bag before? pig-ham poke-bag

I am so looking forward to the next 4 chapters

Was that a pig in a poke answer Mark?

Chapter 7's draft has been written, I'm just waiting on the editing and them have it beta read.

Thank you Cia!

Thank you Nephy!

Yeah they were bleeding. Thanks Michael!

Thank you Cassie, it is helpful. Better than I'm doing at the moment

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 hairline fracture of a 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.

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.

Whats the inference? Whats the implication?

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!

We don't know yet what state the other church was in. But we will. And the kiss. Yeah, it felt right. And I hope I ended the chapter at the right spot. Time will tell Roger Dad's role.

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