Alison always grew up running away from all her problems she did lots of things she couldn't take back, she been in many failed relationships and her family was only her brother but he was never around or showed up. Months went by of being alone Hanna Spencer and Aria left rosewood to become something and Emily, Emily left for California leaving her behind as well Alison only had contact with Hanna really She was left with her daughter and the man she thought loved them.

"Mom dad said you need to make him something to eat and stop wasting your time writing." Looking up from laptop Alison winced at the sound of her daughters broken yet soft voice, her daughter's eyes were droopy from lack of sleep and bloodshot from crying usually, Alison would usually send her off because she couldn't handle seeing her daughters in distress but she wasn't getting any younger and her daughter was the only reason she was still fighting to take care of her she shouldn't be going through this . If you told a teenage Alison she'd grow up and get in a relationship with an abuser she'd probably laugh and tell you off while throwing low blows at the person. She wished someone told her to be careful with falling in "love".

"Did you eat?" The small girl shook her head as she walked over to her mother getting in bed as she curled up against her as shouting from downstairs filled her ears, covering her ears with small hands Mina rest her head on her mother's stomach. Running her pale fingers through her daughter's brunette hair Alison leaned down giving small kisses against the girl's cheek until she fell asleep. Tucking her in Alison quickly got out of bed and rushed downstairs her eyes glancing at Elliot as he watched her make his dinner, her heart felt like it was going to explode any second as he walked over to her looking away she tried focusing on the rice her hands grew wet with sweat as he got closer. "I'll make Jeyeuk bokkum is that okay?" Groaning as his hands slipped under her shirt and bra as he stood behind her rubbing them with his rough hands, turning around Alison pushed his hand out of her shirt causing her to get backhanded.

"You fucking pig how dare you!" Yanking on to her hair Elliot smacked her around until he grew tired leaving her to lay on the floor his hold on her hair tighten as she let out a frightened whimper.

Alison held on to his hand that was wrapped in her hair. Laying there for a few minutes as he continued to belittle her, he soon left Alison got up and continued to cook not for him but for her daughter. The next two days were quiet Elliot hasn't been back since and Hanna finally contacted Alison they kept the conversation short as they spoke about life and how everything was going great but Alison lied through it all as she sat there with a swollen cheek and shattered heart. "I spoke to Spencer and Aria they're doing pretty good as well ..also Emily she should be visiting soon because her mom is moving out of rosewood too." Hanna sighed she knew Alison was lying about how she was doing she grew up with the girl, she knew when Alison lied because she was good at it when they were young, but she didn't think she had the right to ask for the truth at least not yet. "How's Mina, maybe she can stay with me in New York for a while if it's okay with you."Speaking quickly as she heard the door open Alison gripped tightly onto her phone "Mina is doing good she's been under the weather for a while but I'm sure she will feel better soon, Hanna it's fine but you'd have to ask her..I have to go through I'll talk to you later." Thinking it was Elliot she hid the phone behind her, letting a sigh leave her mouth as a small figure ran towards her she brought the phone back to her ear.

"Okay bye, love you."

"Love you too."

Mina finally came home from school and Alison thought it would be a great idea to take her out to the park for a while since she had no homework, Mina ran off leaving Alison behind "Mina not too far please!" Quickly locking the car door Alison turned around to run after the girl keeping a close watch. Mina waved happily at her mother as she played on the swing.

The following week Eliot still hasn't shown up yet at this point Alison assumed he went to be with some whore, which was fine with her as long as he wasn't around. Besides Mina's birthday was today and Hanna came to visit with Caleb

the party was small but Mina enjoyed every second of it Hanna and Caleb brought Mina tons of clothes since she wasn't into toys that much.

Watching her play with Caleb made Alison feel happy but sadden that she and Emily weren't part of rising Mina and how Emily didn't even know much about Mina or what they been through.

Alison knows it's ridiculous how she still is in love with the beautiful woman but she had tons of reasons to be even if Emily was gone from her life or was she. Hanna wrapped her arms around Alison giving her a hug of comfort, Alison hugged back melting in the hold. "Hanna, Elliot's been-" Pulling away from the hug Alison looked down at her feet as her hair covered her face and yellowish cheek from the bruise.

"Ali." Looking up Alison's eyes widen at the sight of Aria and Spencer her mouth opened to say something but nothing came out pulling her into a group hug Alison's tears fell down her cheeks as her friends held on to her looking over Spencer's shoulder she gasps softly as she saw Mina talking and hugging on to a gift before giving the female a hug.

"Emily..."