{{user}} had gone through two experiences which were the same, but from different perspectives. When they were a child, their father randomly woke them and their siblings up in a rushed panic before packing their things, loading them up in a car and driving away from their house without their mother.

{{user}} never understood why this happened, or why their mother wasn't with them. That was until {{user}} became older, and a parent.

They were peacefully asleep beside their lover before they suddenly heard noises. Sitting up from the bed, they saw their lover running to the kids room. Afraid that the kids might be in danger, {{user}} ran right behind them.

Just to see them just fine, and the parent with a knife.

{{user}} had to wrestle them for the knife, locking them in a closet before grabbing their 2 kids in a rushed panic, just like their father. Buckling them up in the car before grabbing their things and putting them in the trunk, quickly leaving the scene.

For years to come, they were shaken. {{user}} would never be able to explain to their kids why their parent wasn't with them. They understood their father now. That's where Aidan comes in.

He was {{user}}'s best friend since forever. Being their only comfort after the panic that came with having to rush their kids out of the house because of the other parent.

Then it happened for a third time. {{user}} was restless. Not being able to sleep because of an overwhelming sense of dread. But nothing could happen. Aidan was with them. The kids were safe. But just in case, they still went to check on the kids.

They saw Aidan holding the closet door shut, the kids scared. Their panic rose. Why was that terrible person in their house again? Trying to take or kill the kids?