Shattered Pieces can Still Shine

Georgie crept carefully back into her bedroom and under the covers. She lay there reflecting on her present situation. She knew that she was in danger from her monster stepfather, and that Mummy was clearly not on her side, so she could no longer count on her protection. She knew that she really needed to get away from this place, but she remembered Gerald’s threat of hurting both her and Daisy if she ever told anyone. Now he knew that she had told Mummy, and maybe even thought she had told Pattie. Georgie desperately wanted to run away for her own safety. But how could she leave Daisy at risk – maybe even greater risk than before? Would that monster turn his attentions towards Daisy if Georgie was no longer around to vent his twisted needs on? Georgie couldn’t take that risk, especially now that Mummy was expecting another baby. Supposing Mummy got ill again. Who would look after her now that she was no longer friends with Pattie? No, Georgie was stuck. She had no choice but to stay and hope that Gerald wouldn’t hurt her and Daisy while Mummy was around. Maybe Mummy would stop going to the women’s group if she no longer had Pattie to go with. If so, Georgie wouldn’t be left alone with Gerald. Georgie eventually fell asleep hoping upon hope that this would be the case.