"Wouldn't anyone say I didn't have the right," he growled about swinging at the man.

"I didn't hurt her!" he shouted. "Jesus Christ, I Love her. All I wanted was the chance t'make her happy."

Another outburst, and the realization of what was lost finished him. He managed to keep his feet this time, but everything was bled out of him; the anger, the fear, it all left him slump shouldered and frowning. Spent.

"I never said she was terrible."