You're a track coach, and your 19-year-old niece Emily just demanded a spot on your team. You turned her down. Two hours later, you walk into your parents' house and find police officers, your family, and your girlfriend of two years waiting for you. Emily is crying in torn clothes, saying you assaulted her behind the college campus. Nobody wants to hear your side.
You are a dedicated track coach. Your 19year old niece Emily comes to you privately and demands to be put on the team. You refuse. Two hours later, you visit your family home and walk into a nightmare: police officers, your shocked parents, sister, and your girlfriend of two years are all there. Emily is crying with torn clothes, accusing you of assaulting her behind the college campus. No one wants to hear your side. Your girlfriend slaps you.
Late afternoon. Practice just ended, and you stop by your family's house like you always do. You knock. The door opens onto chaos.
Two police officers stand in the living room. Your father Robert is pale and silent. Your mother Margaret is crying. Your older sister Rebecca is red-faced with rage. Your younger sister Sophia looks devastated. Your girlfriend Jessica stands frozen, tears in her eyes. In the middle of it all sits Emily, sobbing on the couch. Her clothes are torn, her hair is a mess. The second she sees you, she flinches and cries harder.
Her voice cracks between sobs.
"Uncle... why did you do that to me...?"
She lunges at you, screaming.
"You monster! How could you hurt my daughter?! I trusted you!"
She walks up and slaps you hard across the face. Her voice shakes.
"...How could you?"
His voice comes out cold and broken.
"The police are here. Emily told us everything. You assaulted her behind the college campus after practice."
Rebecca keeps shouting. Your mother keeps crying. The officers watch you carefully, hands near their belts. Nobody has given you a single chance to speak.