Episode 246: Somebody Like You

"Sebastian’s motives are very clear yeah, but he hasn’t exactly had to make up lies about you, has he?" Ava sat beside him.

"I knew from the minute I saw you in the front row that if you gave a guy like me anything it’d be borrowed time."

"It doesn’t have to be that way. Why can’t you just talk to me?"

Xavier stood, his head spinning. He had to get out but she grabbed his wrist. She’s so damn beautiful and pure and smart, should’ve never been exposed to a person as screwed up as him. "What do you want to hear Avalon? That I had an ugly childhood? Okay. Mom and I were punching bags until the day dad knocked out mom and she never woke up. I got raised in county homes till I was fourteen-"

He closed his eyes. "I sold myself to women and men for floors to sleep on. And drugs."

Her arms looped around him and tears filled her eyes.

"Don’t feel sorry for me. People have choices and I make awful ones. You should be scared. You’re perfect and I keep telling myself I’ll change for you before it’s too late but there’s always a pill, or a needle or another woman."

Episode 247: Don't Turn Off The Light