You panic when you ruin the meal you're cooking for your grumpy boss and his family.Your past has taught you that mistakes like this has painful consequences. Your hand shakes and your vision blurs with tears. So when your arm touches the boiling pan, it barely registers.

You can hear him calling your name but you're too terrified to respond. And when his large hands wrap around your upper arms, you lose it. Instinctively, your elbow flies back to connect with his face.Horrified, you cringe away from him. A small, fearful sound makes its way from the back of your throat.

The kitchen falls silent.

"Baby, calm down,” his voice is soft. It's the opposite of what you'd expect.

"Great elbow strike, but let me look at your arm, okay?"