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of it. It would help in getting the restraining order, coupled with the bruises. He told Denise that they should get it the next day. She should not meet with Damon alone under any circumstances. She should keep a low profile for a few days. The sheriff would notify Damon as to his rights. They talked over some other things and made arrangements for Denise to move out. Fortunately Calvin owned an apartment building. He would lease a unit to Denise for a small fee until she got back on her feet. It was large enough for her and the boys.
     
    Understandably, Denise was concerned about how the children would take all of this. She did not want them to be in danger. She realized that Damon might do more than just try to choke her. Even though she didn’t know why he had behaved that way, it was unacceptable. And more importantly, she did not want to subject her children to being hurt by him. Calvin and Marie agreed with her on these things. Finally they ate dinner. When it was over, Denise excused herself saying she had a letter to write.
     
    “Calvin, I’m so worried about her. I never ever wanted her to be hurt this way. I know it’s hard for her and I hate that I can’t do anything for her.” She lamented putting her head on his shoulder.
     
    “I know. But she has a good head on her shoulders. I just wish she had realized things sooner. We are going first thing in the morning to get that protective order against Damon. Marie, I’m afraid he may try to kill her. He hasn’t said it outright, but his actions have certainly said it loud and clear. I’ve only known her a short time, but I can see she’s a good, intelligent woman. She knows what she has to do. And she’ll make the right choices.” He said squeezing Marie to him.
     
    After about an hour, Calvin left. He had some casework to do at home. Marie cleaned up the kitchen. When she was done she knocked on the door of the guestroom. “Denise, are you still up?”
     
    “Yeah, just finishing up the letter. Come on in.” She said shifting her sitting position. Here I want you to read this. It’s a poem that sort of describes my relationship with Damon. Tell me what you think.” She said handing Marie a sheet of paper.
     
     
    Because I Love You
    We plan beautiful things to do
    And you never follow through.
    When we’re out with our friends
    You belittle, embarrass and offend.
     
    When I do things wrong and realize
    You hit me then turn and apologize.
    I do exactly as you instruct
    It’s wrong, I’m stupid and stuck.
     
    You profess undying love for me
    If you can’t have me, dead I’ll be.
    I love you deeply as I mend
    I’ve had and raised your children.
     
    I’ve cared for you when you were ill
    My family says go, leave the bills.
    You’re just no good through and through
    But I know I can’t, because I love you.
     
     
    Marie looked at the poem and could not believe what she saw. “Denise, are you planning to give this to Damon?”
     
    “Yes I am. I want him to understand how much he has hurt me. You know, I’ve been thinking a lot today. I’ve had the time to do that. I came to the conclusion that Damon has always been abusive. Do you remember when we were in high school and he picked me up and put me in my seat?” Denise asked looking at the poem.
     
    “Yeah, I remember. He told you not to talk to anyone else and that you came to school to get an education, not to socialize. And then from that day forward, he walked you to all of your classes. I remember all of the girls at school being jealous and saying how strong he was.” She said sitting on the edge of the bed.
     
    “Right, but what I didn’t tell you was that when he came over that afternoon, he told me that if he ever caught me talking to someone else, he’d kill me. I didn’t worry about it ‘cause I wasn’t interested in anyone else. If I had paid attention, I would have noticed the possessiveness and the obsession with me then.” She said shaking her