Laura didn't take it quite as well.

"I can't believe this!" Laura cried. "You went after another guy?! You're worthless!"

Before Micky could say anything, the belt landed with a crack against his skin.

He cried out. "Momma, please!"

"You," crack "are," crack "worthless," crack.

She was adding new wounds and reopening old ones and Micky was sobbing at this point.

"M-Momma—"

"If it weren't for you, my daughters would still be alive!" This time she hit him with such force that Micky screamed. He almost thought the neighbors would be able to hear it.

"Why did you have to go after that boy, hm? Why? We're trying to live a normal life!"

"Because I love him, Momma!" Micky sobbed. "I love him!"