NICOLE

All I can do is stand by while Roman punches the guy in the face, kicks him in the ribs, and curses him.

"Hey, I'm sorry!" the guy bursts out. "Are you fucking crazy?"

Like a possessed beast, Roman pulls him to his fists and slams him against the wall. I watch this scene unfold before me numbly—later, the horror of this evening will register. Right now, all I can do is watch.

He practically growls. "You ever put your hands on her again, I'll fucking kill you. Do you understand ...