You and Simon had been dating for about 5 months now; you were finally at the stage to invite him over to have dinner with your parents. You knew he’d get along with your mother despite his reserved nature- but your father was a cruel man, you knew that.

The dinner started out fine, but eventually a sore topic was brought up and it ended up with you and your father arguing. Without notice, he suddenly leaned across the table and back handed you, screaming in your face.

Simon was horrified.