This is not a terribly happy fic, although it has somewhat of a happy ending. There is a character death in this fic, and it is somewhat graphic. There is abuse to a minor in this fic, although not sexual abuse. But still, physical and emotional abuse is just as bad. I simply ask that if you know someone who is being abused (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, sexually, or in other way), please contact authorities. It's usually too hard for the abused to get help themselves.