De'Mario's POV:

I woke up from what seemed like a nightmare but turns out to be reality. My daughter was abused and had her childhood stolen from her, in her own home, and by a dyke ass bitch. You would think that your moms would protect you from shit like that, especially in her house. This is some bullshit. My babygirl will never be able to loose her virginity to her husband. She will have to live with this feeling as If She's dirty cause she was touched in a way a child shouldn't be. I blame myself for this because I didn't see that this was going on. I thought everything was perfect. Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse in my household, this gets thrown in my face. I mean HARD. This shit hurts me beyond repair and it upsets me. I wish I was there to stop this from happening, since Kacey bum ass couldn't do it. It's like Im going through the same shit I went through with Shawny before. I never wanted to go through this shit again and here I am. My daughter, my lifeline, my world, she's never going to be the same again. Its all my fault. Everything comes back to me. She ain't going back to her momma crib unless Im there. That AJay bitch is locked up and they sentence her ass next week. She lucky I didnt put my hands on her. But Kacey got another thing coming when I pay that ass a visit Later on. I hope she find somebody who do that shit to her just like AJay did my daughter. I will never let this shit go and I will forever hate myself and Kacey for this.

Every since we left the hospital yesterday, I've been out of it. Mentally, emotional, and physically. Im not hungry, Im angry and sad but can't cry or lash out just stare into space, I don't speak and isolate myself in my room. I checked on Maria every chance I could but Shawny got her so I know she taking care of. I just can't get over the fact that someone touched her. She touch her and I had no power over it. She must have been terrified. Can you image the pain she went through? And only at the age of 8. Smh...

I dragged myself out of bed and crept my way downstairs. I had alot of shit to do today but I canceled last night. My daughter needs me today and I don't know how imma deal with it. She may lash out and I wouldn't be able to take that emotional and mentally. I walked into the living room to see Shawny and her sprawled over the couch and covers on the floor. I chuckled to myself because they sleep the same too. That's not her daughter but she could've fooled me. I noticed that Shawny doesn't have a pillow cause she gave Maria hers. I guess cause she didn't want to go upstairs. But Im finna go get her one because it hurts her neck If she sleeps without one. I go upstairs and grabbed my pillow off the bed and walked back downstairs. I lifted her head carefully and slipped the pillow under her head. I pulled the cover over her and tucked her in because she always cold and I don't want her freezing to death. I did the same for Maria but she kicked the cover off. She woke up suddenly with a frightened look on her face and began crying.

Me: "Whats wrong, Maria?" I looked confused and concerned. Shawny woke up and Maria hugged me.

Maria: "You scared me daddy, I thought you were AJay." She squeezed.

Me: "It's okay, baby. You don't have to worry about her no more. It's just us. We not gone hurt you." I knealed down infront of her. I wiped her tears and kissed her on the forehead.

Maria: "Im late for school, Daddy. Momma gone be mad.?"

Me: "Nope, you're not going today. You're taking the week off. She'll be straight."I said walking towards the kitchen.

That bitch will be lucky If she ever get to see Maria again...

Shawny: "I'll call in for you, Just chill out and watch a movie. I'll go make breakfast." She said to Maria. She began looking around for her phone but then looked at me and slowly walked upstairs.

I guess, Im calling in for her and making breakfast...

Although we still love and each other and she's still my wife. We still ain't talking to each other. Im still upset about the August thing and she still mad that I basically did call her a Hoe. I mean, it was on accident. I was upset and had no filter. But it is what it is. We just gone keep our distance. I gotta focus on my daughter right now anyway.

De'Shawn's POV:

I went upstairs to calm down. I am still upset and kinda hurt about what happened with D yesterday. Yeah, what I did was wrong but he didn't have to call me out my name like that and put me out of the car. I understand he was upset but damn, come on now. We're married, that shouldn't have happened like that, Am I right? Or maybe it's just me. I sat on the edge of the bed and took a couple deep breaths. Today is going to be a challenge. I gotta see my lawyer for D to get this custody battle started and We gotta have a talk with Kacey dumb ass. I really want to hurt her but not infront of Maria. Kacey is a poor excuse of a mother. I have nothing else to say.

With that being said, I decide to go back downstairs. I join D in the kitchen and start making breakfast with him. It's amazing how we didn't say a word to each other but cooked a whole meal together. I bumped into his once on accident and we both apologized. Once we finished making the food, I washed the pots and pans out while he made plates.

D: "Maria, come and eat." He demanded.

She sat at the table and we all began to eat. Maria wasn't eating really. She kept playing with her food every once in a while like she was dwelling on something. She still looked sad of course. I should know, Im an up coming psychiatrist.

Me: "Eat your food, honey. You don't wanna get sick." She looked at me with glistening eyes and then back at her plate placing a sausage in her mouth. "Does it still hurt?" I put my spoon down.

Maria: "Mhmm.." She nodded before her tears forced their way out. She tried not to cry but she couldn't help it.

D: "I'll go get your medicine, Baby." He got up and rushed to the bathroom.

Me: "Come here, Maria. It's going be okay, sweetheart." I stretched my arms out for her to come to me. She slid out of her chair and hugged me. D came back with the medicine and gave it to her.

Before the medicine kicked in, she tried to finish her food but things got worse. She couldn't stop crying and she began shaking. I knew exactly what to do because I've been in her shoes before and the exact thing happened to me. Shes having an anxiety attack and the fact that this is her first encounter, this may be the worse. She has no idea what is going on and D doesn't either. He never seen me actually have one of these, He's only seen the breakdown at the hospital. He don't know what to do and I can tell He's scared just as much as she is. If she can't calm down in time, she will get up and try to run away from everyone. One time, It got so bad for me that I actually ran into the street trying to go to walk myself to the hospital and almost got hit. I was only 11 at the time. Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, she slipped off her chair. That's when I knew things were about to turn for the worse and did the only thing I knew best. I picked her up and carried her to the couch. I held her like a baby and rocked her to sleep while I sung to her to calm her.

Me: " A la nanita nana nanita ella, nanita ella
Mi nina tiene sueno bendito sea,bendito sea
A la nanita nana nanita ella, nanita ella
Mi nina tiene sueno bendito sea,bendito sea

Fuentecita que corre clara y sonora
Ruisenor que en la selva
Cantando y llora
Calla mientras la cuna se balansea
A la nanita nana nanita ella
A la nanita nana nanita ella
Nanita ella
Mi nina tiene sueno bendito
Sea, bendito sea
Fuentecita que carre clara y sonora
Ruisenor que en la selva
Cantando y llora
Calla mientras la cuna se balansea
A la nanita nana nanita ella..

Translation:

Come, let's sing a little lullaby, come, let's sing a little
My baby girl is sleepy, blessed be, blessed be

Come, let's sing a little lullaby, come, let's sing a little
My baby girl is sleepy, blessed be, blessed be

Little spring running clear and loud
Nightingale that in the forest
Sings and weeps
Hush, while the cradle rocks
Come, let's sing a little lullaby
Come, let's sing a little lullaby
Come, let's sing a little
My baby girl is sleepy, blessed
Be, Blessed be
Little spring running clear and loud
Nightingale that in the forest
Sings and weeps
Hush, while the cradle rocks
Come, let's sing a little lullaby..."

I rocked her until her trembling stopped and her wimpering was silenced. Once I heard her soft snores, I carried her to her room and tucked her in. Im afraid to leave her in there alone but I'll check in on her as much as I can. We have things to do today and we need her with us.

I noticed that D wasn't in the room anymore and checked to see If he was in the room. He hasn't said a word since Maria stopped crying. I walked in our bedroom to see him laying on his back hands behind his head and staring into space. I sat on the edge of the bad and sighed. We sat there in total silence until I seen a tear fall from his eye. I instantly threw everything that's been going on between us out the door. My husband needs me and our petty argument is stupid. Hes hurt and I need to be there for him. I know He's scared too, for Maria. I climbed on the bed and straddled him. He closed his eyes and I wiped his tears.

Me: "Baby, I know we're not talking for our own reasons but I hate to see you like this. Everything is going to be okay and I'll make sure of that. I know this hurts you and can't image how you're feeling, as a father. But I know that I can and will be here with you and her every step of the way. I'll get you Maria and be by your side in the court room. I gave you my Lawyer and already paid him to take care of you. If it makes you feel better, I'll speak to for you and do all the paperwork. But regardless of anything, I don't want you to feel as If this is your fault because it's not. She made a mistake and we are going to fix it. Maria is blessed to have a father like you. Most men don't even take care of their children let alone have the courage to get full custody of them. You are a wonderful man and that's why I married you.You're closer to Maria than I am with my parents... *Sighs* Look at me." He opened his eyes. "I love you." I caressed his cheek with my thumb. "& I will do everything in my power to bring your daughter home to you, happy and healthy. I promise." He smiled. I leaned down to kiss his forehead, his nose, and then his lips.

We kissed passionately for a minute and I pulled away to look deeply into his eyes. The expression on his face was priceless. I smiled and traced his bottom lip with my thumb. God, this man is the reason I breathe. He continued to gaze into my eyes and his expression never changed. He flipped us over so he could be on top. Once he was hovering over me, my heart rate increased and breathing changed. I ain't gone lie, Im kinda scared what he might do because He's not saying anything and he smiling. This shit Is freaking me out.

D: "I need you... WE need you." A tear fell from his eye. "That's all I can say." He shrugged his shoulders and snuggled his face into my chest.

Everything was quiet but the silence was needed. I soon heard soft crys from him and his tears seeped through my shirt. He needs to relieve some stress. I placed left hand on his back as I rubbed it in circular motion and my right on the side of his face.
Me: "It's okay, Baby. It's okay..." I repeated.

I am convinced that this is it. He's finally broken down and it took me as his wife to actually see this part. Of course he's cried to me before but this time is different than any other. He's not begging for forgiveness, he's just fed up and tired. I don't blame him at all. Every dog has it's day, a good dog has two. This just so happens to be his last. I began to sing the first song that came to mind. Hopefully, it works.

Me: " When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love?
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?

And, darling, I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And, baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Well, me-I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am

So honey now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are

When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don't remember my name
When my hands don't play the strings the same way
I know you will still love me the same

'Cause honey your soul could never grow old, it's evergreen
And, baby, your smile's forever in my mind and memory
I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe it's all part of a plan
Well, I'll just keep on making the same mistakes
Hoping that you'll understand

But, baby, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
Thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are

So, baby, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Oh, darling, place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are
Oh, baby, we found love right where we are
And we found love right where we are..."

I sung every lyric softly. The vibration in my chest caused him to dose off. I heard a few sniffles before I heard a soft snore. I kissed his forehead and inhaled his scent until I dosed off myself. I was startled by the door creaking open but it turned out to be Maria. I was going to get up but couldn't moved because I didn't want to wake Papa Bear.

Me: "Hey, Babygirl. Is everything okay?" I whispered loud enough for her to hear.

Maria: "Yeah, Can I lay in here with you?" She bit her finger nail.

Me: "Of course, come lay right here." I patted the space next to D. She climbed in bed and snuggled under the covers.

Maria: "Can I watch TV?"

Me: "Yeah, the remote is right here" I grabbed the remote and handed into her.

While Maria watched TV to keep her mind off things, I joined her. It wasn't long until we all were asleep and cuddled up. This is our family, I love every bit of it, no matter how rough times are.

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