"Alright baby, this is the last one. Finish this and you're free to go."

"Ugh!" My daughter whined grabbing her pencil. "This is boring." She muttered and started writing her name at the top of her homework.

I chuckled and got up from my seat at the table. "I know, I know. You have to do it though. This is the last one, you'll be fine."

"But momma, you don't understand." She huffed.

"Oh, but I do." I smiled and walked over to the sink, starting to do the dishes. "I was a kid once to Haley. Don't forget that."

Haley laughed a little and continued to do her homework. "Yeah, I remember. You tell me this all the time."

"Just want you not to forget that I wasn't always old." I smiled and placed a plate in the dishwasher.

"40's not that old." She smirked. Her smirk looked just like her mother's, Jade. It was incredible the resemblance.

Haley is 8 years old. Jade gave birth to her. We also have a 5 year old named Wesley. I was the one to give birth to him.

"I am not 40 young lady!" I gasped and then walked over to her, grabbing her sides and then tickling her. Haley busted out laughing, making me laugh as well. "I am 30 years old! Don't you dare start adding years to my age, you hear me?"

"Mom-momma stop!" She said in between laughs.

I finally stopped and then leaned down kissing her head. "Fine." I smiled and went back to the dishes.

"Mommy, can you turn on a movie for me?" I heard from the stairs that lead into the kitchen. I looked up to see Wesley and then heard a door slam from the living room.

I starred at the closed door leading to the living room and my heart sank hearing footsteps. I knew who it was, and that made me happy somewhat, but I also knew what was about to happen.

I quickly looked back up at Wesley and dried my hands on a towel. "Yes baby boy, I'll be right there. Go up to your room, okay? Don't come down, I'll be there in a minute." I told him sweetly then looked to Haley. "Haley baby, go up with your brother. Momma will be up to say goodnight. Help him get ready for bed."

Haley looked to me a frowned. "I'm not done with my homework." She said getting up.

"I know. We'll finish it before school tomorrow. Just go up, please."

"Is that mom?" She asked started to go upstairs.

"Yes honey. Go." I rushed her and then tucked my hair behind my ears before going into the living room.

Just as I expected, my wife was there struggling to kick off her shoes. I sighed and walked over, placing my hand on her back. "Jade, come sit down babe. I'll help you."

Jade turned her head towards me and glared. "Tori, I don't need your help to- to take off my fucking shoes!"

I bite my lip and then crossed my arms. "Okay, I'm sorry." I could smell the alcohol on her from here. It smelt awful.

This has became a habit for Jade. It happened about two years ago. She'd go to work, she was a receptionist for an auto repair company, then after she'd either stop at a bar or come home with a 24 case of beer. Sometimes even wine, just whatever she's feeling. Jade is an alcoholic. She'd get plastered and come home, then we'd fight. Or when she's home she'd get shit-faced in front of our kids. This normally starts the fight.

It wasn't always like this. We were in love.. once. We realized this when we went to Hollywood Arts, we got in public relationship after 6 months of secrecy. Then got married in our early twenties. It got boring after awhile and then got just what we needed, a kid. It was amazing. Jade and I were very much in love and adored Haley. It was painful watching her grow so then we ended up with Wesley. Now Wesley, Jade fell head over heels for. I don't know what it was, but she spent so much time with him. It was a dream come true. Our own family of West's.

And then something changed. I'm not sure what, but something clicked in Jade and she started drinking. She's always drank socially, but now it's everyday. Non-stop.

She doesn't want to touch me anymore. She never says she loves me. She doesn't even pay attention to our kids.

Jade fell out of love. And what makes it worse, is that I'm still in love with her. That's what's the most painful.

She finally got off her shoes and headed for the kitchen. I followed her closely behind to make sure she wasn't going to fall. "Are you hungry? I made chili, I left you a bowl in the microwave. It's still warm, but I can heat-"

"Where's the damn beer?" Jade snapped looking in the fridge.

I looked at her and then licked my lips. "Baby, you drank the last of it yesterday."

"No, I didn't." She growled turning towards me. "Where is it Tori?"

"Jade, I'm telling the truth." I whispered and backed up a little.

"I don't believe you." She muttered and then reached in her pocket, taking out her keys.

"No, Jade. Please don't leave." I said stepping in front of her. "Maybe tonight we could just.." I looked at her and then moved my hand on her shoulder. "Maybe tonight you could not drink?" I whispered rubbing her shoulder.

Jade starred at me for a moment and then busted into laughter. "You're so fucking funny." She slapped my hand away and then shoved me slightly out of the way, going back into the living room.

I watched her, feeling my stomach knot and then closed my eyes for a moment, fighting back tears. I then followed her and shook my head. "You're not seriously driving to get more? Jade you're drunk as is, you can't drive." I quickly moved in front of the door.

She rose her eyebrows and then gritted her teeth. "I wouldn't have to if there was still some in the fridge. And quite frankly Tori, you don't tell me what I am or are not doing." She took a step closer. "Now move out of my way."

I was getting mad now. I could feel it in me that a fight was now started. I hated these things and that's what made me angrier. "I'm not moving. We have kids Jade, you don't need to be drinking and driving. A DWI could easily ruin a lot for us, and what if something worse happens? You could get killed." I said sternly.

"Oh, bullshit. If that does happen to happen, at least I'm out of my misery." She spat.

"What misery?" I rose my voice now. I mean how could I not? How could she say that? She has everything!

"Move Tori." She threatened.

I looked down at her balled fist and then shifted my eyes to her and hardened my stare on her. "No."

I heard a smack..

Next thing I knew I was on the floor. I felt a harsh pain in my cheek and my sight was blurred for a couple seconds. I had to blink a couple times to get it back.

I looked up at Jade and went to touch my cheek, but it sung so I quickly pulled my hand away. Jade was starring down at me with no expression. How could she not feel any regret? Any guilt? Tears filled my eyes and I looked to the floor, letting water hit it.

"Mommy?" I didn't move my head. I knew it was Wesley. My poor baby boy, witnessing all this at such a young age.

I didn't want to look at him. I didn't want him to see my face. My tears and pain. "Yes baby. I'll be right there. Go see sissy, okay?"

"I'm right here momma.." I heard. I slowly looked up from the ground and wiped my tears away.

They were standing at the top of the stairs. Haley had her hand on Wesley's shoulder. She looked so confused and upset. I slowly stood up and crossed my arms tight. "Haley, honey take her brother to his room. I'm coming up." She didn't move she just starred. "Please."

She still didn't move. I could see tears filling her eyes all the way from downstairs. She's watched this happen so many times before.. sadly. I'm surprised this still effects her so bad. "Haley.." I whispered, knowing she could still hear me.

"Haley Jane listen to your mother and get your ass upstairs now!" Jade yelled, finally having enough.

I quickly looked to Jade and then to our kids. Haley let go of Wesley and walked down some, but not all the way down. "You're a monster and I hate you!" She yelled as loud as she could.

I gasped and watched her run back up the stairs, shortly after hearing her door slam. Wesley just stood there and started crying.

Tears filled my eyes more and I turned to Jade. "Don't you ever talk to my daughter like that again. You have no place anymore." I shoved her as hard as I could and then took the keys from her hand, throwing it at her chest. "You want to leave so bad? You're in misery? Fucking go! Do what you got to do!" I shouted, tears running down my cheeks. "I'm done."

Jade looked at me with still no expression, holding the keys. I just shook my head and walked up the stairs, picking up Wesley and rubbing his back. "Shh, Baby. Mommas got you." I pressed my lips to his cheek and then turned to look at Jade. "You know what really sucks?" My voice was shaky. "I still love you after all you do. And I really don't fucking want to. I should hate you." I gulped and moved my hand to the back of Wesley's head. "Leave this house.. and don't come back til you find my wife."

And with that. I went upstairs.