I storm back inside my house and Carol rushes to me wondering what's wrong.
"You are bleeding daddy! What happened?" She shouts.
"Go back to your room Carol, and you are not to talk to or meet Christian and Ana anymore. Am I crystal clear on that?" I ask her.
She looks too horrified to answer.
"but.... "
"But nothing! I will tan your ass with my belt if I see you doing either of those things. You don't want that. I promise you it won't be good."
She manages to nod solemnly.
"Go upstairs and take a nap. I have to go to Mr. G to get this fixed. I'll bring back lunch, okay? In case of an emergency, call Zack okay? Matt's daddy? Am I clear?"
She nods again.
"Words, Carol."
"Yes....yes daddy." She says and runs upstairs. For once I don't shout at her not to.