The doors handle moves back and forth. There are voices on the other side of the door.

Laughing. The door opens and a 20 something male walks in pulling a female teenager in behind him. Male: 6 long hair dirty blond, blue eyes-Female: 55 long black hair, brown eyes. James enters his apartment pulling Kim in behind him-her eyes are wide and glassy and she stumbles over a multicolor cat. James caches Kim and pulls her close to him in an embrace. Welcome to my world baby he whispers in her ear. Kim giggles and kisses him hard on the mouthJim takes her to the bedroom. Fade out Outside of apartment complex, arguing in the distanceFade in to Jim standing over Kim in a power stanceKim is curled up in a fetal position on the kitchen floorJimI told you never to use the phone when Im not around, you goddamn stupid bitch, who were you calling? Huh? Voice escalating in volumeWho were you calling! Kim stutters as she tries to speak, What are you a fucking retard now? Jim shouts. Jims hand comes up as if he was going to hit her, Kim flinches, Jim shakes his head in disgust and lowers his hand. He walks out of the roomKim is still on the floor. Kim is waiting in line at the grocery store. Jim is in the car waiting for her. The line is moving very slowly. Kim is reading a magazine while she waits. She does not hear Jim approaching. She feels his hand grip her upper arm. What is taking so long? Jim hisses. Kim looks around there are numerous people looking at the scene that Jim is causing. It will only a moment more. Kim whispers. Jim looks around, it damn well better. Jim hisses. He then exits the store. has he started hitting you yet? Kim is startled by the voice, she turns around to see a kindly old man. umm..no..he usually is not like that. Kim whispers. The old man smiles slowly, he reaches for his wallet and pulls out a picture of a beautiful young girl. She said the same thing She died a week later. The old man was staring intently at Kim. Kim lowered her eyes. Kim tries to speakThe old man smiles gently and whispered I couldnt save her, she was all I had and I could not save herThere are tears in his eyes as he continues whispering to low for Kim to hear. Kim is in the kitchen making eggs. She looks scaredCU of Kim flipping eggs, yoke breaksKim starts crying as she looks at the yoke starting to cook. Jim walks into the kitchen with a big smile. He sees Kim crying, Jims smiles fades. Jim- what the fuck are you crying about?! Kims eyes drift to the eggs, Jim notices. His mouth turns into a smirk, I should have known that you were too stupid to make eggs. He reaches over and grabs the egg panKim looks frightened. He grabs Kim by the head and shoves her face to the egg pan You see this you fucking whore god

you are so useless. He throws Kim against the wall. He still has the eggsHe throws the half cooked eggs at Kim, hitting her arm with the scolding mess. Kim sits on the toilet seat. Covering her reddened burned arm with a clear substance. A multicolor cat jumps on her lap. She smiles faintly as she strokes the purring cat What have I done Haley. what have I done? Kim continues to pet the catFade Out. Driveway-cleaning car, Jim-What is this? Kim looks up stunned, what? Kim asks, this you worthless piece of shit. Jim throws a little pin at Kim, Kim flinches, which makes Jim laugh, Kim slowly bends over to pick the pin up, she sees that it is a pin that Jim and her bought at the local flea market. It is now broken. what happened? Jim screams-Kim is angry, why is he blaming her for this. I should of known better to get involved with a stupid teenager Jim hisses. He then backs hands Kim in the nose. Kims eyes start welling up from the pain. Shaking off the tears Kim looks Jim square in the eyes and tells Jim if Im so stupid then why are you with me? Kim then turns her back on Jim and walks towards the apartment door. Kim hears Jims footsteps heavy and hurried behind her, she feels her hair being pulled and her face connecting with the apartment door. She tastes blood. Jim then turns her around to face him and spits in her face. Laundry room. Kim is folding laundry when she feels a hand grab her around her neck. She stifles a scream, just let him do it, she is shoved into the basement shower. Clothes are ripped off. She feels him penetrate her. He thrusts hard and rips her as he cums. Kim hears grunting as he tries to zipper his pants with one hand. Kim then feels his hand back on her throat. She is lifted up and thrown down onto the showers floor. He is looking at her in disgust. All women are whores. Jim mutters as he turns on the ice cold water. Kim is staring at him as the water strikes her, she does not flinch. I will break you Jim cries out as he starts unbuckling his belt. Kim still stares at him. get up you worthless whore get up and turn around Kim gets up and turns around, She feels the belt strike her back and buttocks. She does not flinch, turn around Jim shouts. Kim turns around. so you wont cry? Foolish pride, for a foolish girl. He then hits Kim with the belt on her chest, the welts are already bruising, Kim just stares at him. This will continue as long as you want it to Jim hisses. Kim feels a droplet of water hit her face near her eye. Kim points to the water that is tracking down her face. Jim smiles, he throws the belt down and kisses Kim hard. Kim is lying on the bed, naked. The welts are ugly black and blue in color, they are all over her backside and chest. Kim winces as she touches one that is right over her left breast. Haley jumps up onto the bed. Kim reaches out and pulls Haley close. She buries her face into Haleys fur.

Jim wakes up with a smile on his face. Kim is still a sleep. He stretches and reaches for a pen and paper. CU of writing-See you in two day you fucking whoreJim then gets up and leaves the scene. Kim sees the note; a smile breaks across her face. Kim rifles through the months mail, and sees a letter from her mother. Kim smiles and moves determinately to the bedroom. Kim starts throwing clothes onto the bed. She searches in a closet and pulls out a suitcase. Kim piles everything she owns into the suitcase. Haley is watching her. Kim bends over and pets Haleys head. Im sorry girl, I just cant take anymore, Kim whispers. She rights her self and takes her bag over one shoulder. She heads towards the door. Haley follows her. She opens the door and exits the apartment, the door slams closed. Haley can be seen on the other side of the door looking at it. All of a sudden the door re-opens and Kim enters. She scoops up Haley and leaves.