To Those in the Know

[suave_thomas]

If my son hadn't been with me, I would have punched someone on the street today. He was screaming at his kid. Calling him names. And when I pulled James away from it because I didn't want any child to see a parent treating their kid like that, the man got offended. He started screaming at me, and when his poor kid started crying, he smacked him.

I have rarely been so angry. It took everything in me not to chase him down and pummel him. Instead, I just rang the cops, but I don't know if anything happened. I hope it did. I didn't have a name or anything.

Fuck, I hate people sometimes.

And then James asked me why that man was being so mean to his son and I didn't know what to tell him. How do you explain that to a two year old?! I just promised him he would never have to know first hand. And dammit, he never will.

Comments

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

Oh, James is just the sweetest little boy! And bringing me sweet things, no less. I do adore him so. I hope he likes the new EP!

I hate to think of what sort of life that child is living. I wish we could have taken him home, too. And the father to jail. It's just unconscionable. A reminder that while a single child is living through that, there's a hell of a lot of work left to be done in this world. I can't believe that man was so blatant about it. He must really think it's okay, and I think that's the scariest thing of all. Thank the stars you were there to take care of James, and help him understand as much as was needed. If the overwhelming impression he takes away from this is his daddy protecting him, at least we have that.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

Honey, I think he'd love anything you did. I think you may have found your biggest fan!

The man challenged ME there's no doubt in my mind that he thought he was right. I just...is there anything we can do? Could you...I don't know...write a song? I don't understand art...

I want James to know he's always safe. I kept thinking 'What would Joe do?'

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

And knowing what beautiful fans I have, that's saying a great deal!

I can't believe that man, I really can't. It's abominable. You're right, something does need to be done. I think it's something I could write about. It's very close to home, after all. I think I have an idea.

You know, I often have that thought myself. Although sometimes it's Thomas, Abby or Lavinia, too...

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I know, I'm one of them! And I am also a fan of your arse. Just FYI.

I love your ideas. They shine of brilliance.

Oh, Babe. That's beautiful.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

Well, just so you know, it is reciprocated!

Thomas, darling... you too say such gorgeous things. I think I want to try some spoken word set to music. I think that will convey the gravity of what we want to discuss. It's something you could do too, if you wanted.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I will wiggle it for you!

Really?! Me?! ME?!

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

Excellent!

Of course you! You've a beautiful voice, and this stems from an experience that struck your heart. I can think of nothing more appropriate.

[suave-thomas.livejournal.com]

I love you.

[in-spectre-mors.livejournal.com]

And I love you, my darling one.