Rain:972: Punch!?
Synopsis
Maria demands that Todd stop hurting Chanel. When Todd refuses, Maria raises her fist as if to punch Todd. Right at that moment, Father Quenton and Brother Arthur approach.
Author Notes
- This section contains copyrighted content by Jocelyn Samara DiDomenick.
Before anything else, I want to just say that I am a pacifist and I don't actually condone violence. I want that on the record because I feel like I've seen people forget a lot lately that authors can write about things even if they don't necessarily agree with them. If I were to witness this scene in real life, I'd have liked to see Maria figure out some other solution that helps Chanel but doesn't lead to beating someone up... even if Todd is an ass.
Maria is quick to raise her fist though. Seeing Chanel crying (one of the very most important people in her life), and knowing the person in front of her caused it, probably sped those emotions up a fair bit. And maybe the drama at home is getting to her more than she wants to admit. Plus, it's not like it's the first time Todd's crossed her (as he used to bully and beat up Rudy). While I don't mean to make excuses, I hope this at least clarifies what's bringing her to this point.
But... what now? Does she hit him? Does he fight back? What exactly does Father Quenton and Brother Arthur see? And what will they do?
Transcript
- This section contains copyrighted content by Jocelyn Samara DiDomenick.
Chanel is crying

Father Quenton and Brother Arthur are walking in, while Maria raises her fist against Todd
Father Quenton and Brother Arthur are in shock