Climbing into the jeep after 16 hour shift, Keta Parker lays her head against the headrest, takes a deep breath. What a night. A full moon , 2 Nurses short and a full ER. all the makings of a long night. Thinking to her self, What I'd like to do is go home, pull covers over my head and sleep for days. But not happening. Chris, her Fiancee, is going to be in a foul Mood, the shift that was supposed to be over in the normal 12 hours ran over and according to his multiple calls and Texts he was spoiling for a fight. The ever present argument that she should quit her job and be an at house wife and mother , when they were ready, and his entertainer. Chris was alwaying throwing dinner parties, having meetings to smooze , his words, to meet influential people so he could move up in the banking world. Chris' Dad was the Presidentof Local First national Bank. Why couldnt he see that her Job was just as important as his, that she spent years in school to become an ER Nurse.

Pulling out of the Employee parking lot her phone rang, Keta let it go to Voice Mail, whats another 30 Minutes . Thats how long it would take to get to Chris's house. Pulling into the Driveway behind Several cars she didnt recognize , too tired to rationalize who they could belong to. walking to the side door , inserting the house key Chris insisted she have. How was she supposed to get into the house to set up for the dinner parties. Taking a deep breath, trying to get her mind set for the Argument she was sure to happen. Glancing around the kitchen at the Mess. God why Couldnt He ask his friends to put the empty beer cans and bottles in the trash.their mess, Damn if she was cleaning this up, He could haire someone.She was tired of being Treated like his maid. You'd think at the age of 25-27 He and his friends wouldnt need to Party every weekend. when the Hell did Chris get into the Party scene? Yes he did party some in College but My God, they were passed College age now. At least she thought so.

Rounding the Corner their were couples spread out on the floor, couch and Recliner either passed out or asleep. hearing noises down the hall Keta moved toward the sounds. I'm surprised the Police wasnt called due to loud music. thinking what the Hell, lets get this over with.

Hearing the tell-tell sounds of bed springs , Moans and grunts her stomach drops. No Chris, Please YOur not screwing around on me , Not again.

Keta pushed the door open and was shocked as Chris was pounding into some Blonde from Behind. Pulling her phone out of her pocket she made sure to get a few pictures and Couple Videos for Proof. He Couldnt deny it this time. Not like last time when they were in College. Back then Chris stated it was Rumors to break them up.

Just as Chris reaches his Peak, the Blonde yells out his Name. Flipping on the light and calling out .. Oh sorry to interrupt . Chris and the Blonde both jump and try covering themselves. This gives Keta a perfect full face View of Chris' New Secretary who is also Married, who was just hired. Keta Looks at her and states " Linda " right. Think Its Time YOU left. Chris started sputtering when did , where have , not able to put into full Questions. . Does it really matter.

Keta looks at them both and asks... How long - did it start before you were hired. Waving her phone, she states , Chris this will be going to to YOur Father, and Linda I will make sure YOur Husband also sees this.

Chris , I guess this explains why you been so tired lately , why you've been Checking in so much when I'm on the Night shift.. So you two can screw around.

Taking off the engagement ring and throwing it at him , she turns and leaves fighting the tears Calling back over her shoulder WE ARE DONE.

Chris trying to get his pants on while trying to get to her, No Keta please let me Explain, It doesnt mean anything, She doesnt mean anything. Looking in his face she asks How Long Chris states just this once, things just got out of hand at the party last night. Ok, Now I'll ask you Linda... How long? Linda Bows her headand states 6 Months....Well congratulations He's all Yours. Dont Know how Your going to Explain it to Your Husband or at the Bank. Just be prepared he will Cheat on You too. Right Chris.

The look on his face .. Pure Rage. Reaching out to grab her, she Twists and turns toward the door. Chris grabs her By the hair and jerks her back toward him.. Bitch he Yells we're not done until I say we're done. Shoving my face into the wall , then He jerks her around and hits me in the face with his fist, Your not going to tell anyone about this either as he hits me again Linda starts screaming for Chris to stop. Damn him I will get even for this. as Chris goes to jerk me up so I'm eye level with him. I slam My Knee into his balls. he hits the floor hands on his groin, trying to catch his breath.

Blood running down my face I run out the door . What the Hell just Happened, Chris has never laid a hand on me before today Jerking My Jeep into Revers I spin out of his drive way as Chris is coming out the door Yelling My Name, Saying how sorry he is. Yeah, Douche Bag, I just bet you are. Driving back to the Hospital I tell my Blue tooth to Call Dr, Brad, Brad is about 15 Years older and a Great Guy. When He Awnsers Keta, Kid why arent you asleep yet.

I start to cry and Try to explain in Between sobs Sob, Beat Me. Sniffle. Oh Hell No. Come in the back, park your Jeep in the Ambulace bay I'll get one of the Security Guys to move it for You, Dr. Brad meets me at the Bay, grabs a Couple of towels puts over my face, with his arm around me leading me to Triage.

I now have 10 stitches in my forehead, 5 stitches over my left eye, 6 stitches in my chin, 2 black eyes, a busted lip, and knot on back my head, and a Concussion, all because of my Ex. the ass wipe. who suddenly snapped. Noone would let me leave, police were called in- Damn I didnt want to go through this for the third time.. talked to the Nurse at triage, Dr, Brad and now the police.

Chris had been calling and Texting since I got her 2 hours ago, stating how sorry he was, he didnt mean it. Yeah just like most abusers ..saying it would never happen again.

You bet your ass it Won't. I filled out police report, Yes Dr. Brad stated He would Press charges if I didnt. No Fu ker treated women like that on his watch. Told him, I was. That Freaking Ass hole wasnt going to do this to someone else, Nor was I letting him get away with what He did to me.

After the CT scan I was put in a room to stay as observation just for Precaution. Dr. Brad was concerned about the Concussion, He wanted to make sure there was No Brain Bleed. 2 Hours later I find out Chris was arrested for Domestic Violence, attempted Murder, an to My Surprise Drug Charges. Freaking Coke. Guess that explains the Jekyl and Hyde Personality he's been having for 6 months. Cant help but ask My Self why I didnt see the Signs, When did he start, and Who introduced him to it.

There's a knock at the room door when I call come in, it's Dr. Brad and his wife Lisa asking how my Pain Level is. I let him know it was Ok. Just need some Ibuprofen. He just looks at me, Lisa looks at him and states Told You so. Keta you know we can give You Percocet, NO. the Ibuprofen will be fine. Lisa walks over to sit on the side of my bed, holding My Hand. Why HOn. We know your Family History, Thye family Overdoses, we also know you. Starting to shake my Head no, I grab the sides of My Head and Groan. Dr. Brad grabs a wash cloth runs it under Cold water, rings the excess water out and Hands it to Lisa who applies it to my forehead. Stating ok, Brad will get the Ibuprofen for You.

I love this Sweet Lady, I met her after starting here about 4 years ago. She has helped me so much, She isnt Snarky, or Rude to the Nurses in the ER who work with her Husband. She has even brought in Pizza, Bagels, and Coffee on the " FULL MOON" nights when it gets Crazy. She didnt have to do that, she even used Her and Dr. Brad's money to pay for it.

After talking for a bit, Lisa asks me what are My Plans. In other words your Not going close to Chris again Right.

I smiled at her and Say No, im going to miss it here. I have Family in Georgia, I'm waiting till its not so Early and call them. I dont tell her that I'm nervous about calling them. My Pop, and Cousin are Members of A Motor Cycle Club, The Devil Dogs. when I tell them what Happen, there could be several hundred bikers heading up this way. She hugs me and Says to drop me a line, Call, Text, what ever you can to let me know you got there and how your doing.

I actually wait till I'm discharged 2 days later, and Pack up my stuff into the jeep. I had to rent one those Small pull Behind U-Hauls to put My Bed, TV, Stereo , Dishes , and things that wouldnt fit in the Wrangler. My Apartment came Furnished except for My Bed.

I love My Jeep, they just don't have any room . But thats never been a problem, I dont carry a lot of stuff, and It's usually just me. But Thanks to Dr. Brad, Lisa, and a couple of Security Guards form the Hospital I have it all Packed up after hugging and Telling Everyone Bye, and I would miss them. I climbed into My jeep, tooted the Horn and left Jacksonville, NC.