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Chapter three: Calling But No One Came

Brennan's POV:

December 12, 2008 the day that literally scarred me for life. I was driving home with Bonnie. It was a Friday and on Fridays I always brought Bonnie a Happy Meal from McDonalds.

"Mama." Bonnie said biting into a Mcnugget, "Why does daddy call you mean names?"

My heart froze. I didn't know exactly how to answer that question, "Because, it what mommies and daddies do when they get angry sometimes."

"But why does he not say sorry when he does?" Bonnie asked sipping her orange drink.

"He forgets too." I said quickly.

"Why? Doesn't daddy love you?" Bonnie asked.

I sighed, "Bonnie, what daddy and I do is between daddy and me."

Bonnie was silent for a second, "Mama…I got up for a glass of water last night and I saw daddy hit you. He said you were bad and he said he hated you and me. Was he kidding? Does daddy not really love us?"

"You saw that?" I whispered tears coming into my eyes.

Bonnie nodded, "Mama, sometimes I wish Boof was my daddy."

My heart just about broke. I started to cry.

"Mama, did I do something wrong?! I sorry." Bonnie said, "Mama don't cry."

I wiped away my tears, "Sorry baby, sometimes mommy starts crying and she can't stop."

"Mama, does you wish that Boof was my daddy?" Bonnie asked.

I nodded, "Yes, Booth loves you."

Bonnie nodded, "He said he would take me bowling tomorrow if it was okay with you."

"If it's okay with Booth then you may go." I said pulling into the driveway.

Bonnie smiled, "Thanks mama."

I helped unbuckle Bonnie from her car seat and we went up to our apartment room.

When we got inside, Derek was standing there looking madder than ever.

"Bonnie, go to bed." I whispered panic stricken.

Bonnie ran off to her room. I heard her door shut which gave me some relief.

"Where were you?!" Derek said. His words slurred out of his mouth.

I could smell alcohol on his breath.

"I took Bonnie to McDonalds. I do every Friday remember?" my voice shook a little.

"No you didn't. You were out stripping weren't you? You little bitch…" Derek swayed.

"N-no! I swear Derek!" I backed up some.

"Don't you run from me girl when I'm talking to you!" Derek slapped me across the cheek. I stumbled back and landed on the floor.

"Get up!" he yelled.

I quickly stood up only to receive a punch to my left eye.

I groaned and crumpled to the floor. If I acted like I was in a lot of pain, maybe Derek would go easier on me. Also, I found out that it was a way to protect Bonnie from the abuse. Every bruise was worth it if it meant that Bonnie wasn't beaten.

"I'm going to take Bonnie and run! You'll never see her again!" I yelled but then I wish that I hadn't.

Derek's face turned maroon. He grabbed me by the collar and forced me up.

"IF YOU RUN THEN I WILL FIND YOU AND I WILL KILL YOU AND I WILL TAKE BONNIE AND THROW HER OF THE DOWN TOWN BRIDGE!" Derek spat in my face.

"You can kill me if you want, but I swear to God that if you touch my daughter you will die!" I said.

Derek laughed, "If you're dead than who will save Bonnie?"

I smiled through the pain, "Booth. Booth is a better man than you'll ever be."

Derek pushed me so hard I feel back onto the table, hitting my head.

My body screamed in pain. Fresh wet blood dripped onto my shirt.

This wasn't the first time I had been beaten up this bad and I knew it wasn't going to be the last.

Derek smiled, "Have you learned your lesson yet?!"

I looked at him, my breathing shook, "Burn in hell." I gasped.

Derek frowned, "Temperance, Temperance, Temperance…when will you ever learn that you can't beat me? Were you always this bad? Is that why your family abandoned you?"

I felt angry and sad. I couldn't let him get to me. I couldn't. I had to be strong, for Bonnie.

I heard Bonnie calling my name, "Mama! Can you check for monsters under my bed?!"

I looked at Derek, "Please let me go to her." I begged.

Derek laughed, "Mommy's busy right now sweetheart. She can't help."

Derek forcefully picked me up by the waist.

"Put me down!" I yelled beating his shoulders.

Derek just smiled and kept walking.

"Let me go! Derek! Stop! You've had your fun! Please!" I begged.

Derek walked into my bedroom and shut the door. I heard the sickening click of the lock. Derek had locked us both into the room. Nobody could get in. Suddenly I felt really scared in my life.

"Booth." I whispered but I knew he couldn't hear me.

I was trapped and alone with Derek. The two worse fears in my life had come true.

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