Sadly, a "grown man" in his 20s doesn't always equate to maturity or rational thought. Ben's temper and physical reaction to Katy was absolutely out of line. He felt cornered and took out his fear on a teenage girl. Not cool. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts about it.
Well.. thank you. People are complex and flawed, I don't tell stories through rose-colored glasses. Don't worry, though, these characters won't always be fuck-ups - there will be some redeeming qualities. Thanks for commenting, Thorn.
Ah, yes, you caught on to my comment about whiskey and self-loathing. Well, it's accurate. Thank you for reading this story, Thorn. Your comments are appreciated!