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Reenie wished Joan had never met Reg. It killed her to see the woman she secretly loved, her best friend covered in bruises. In their youth they had kissed and messed around. That stopped when Joan got pregnant with Del. Reenie loved that boy. He had a heart of gold. It was hard to believe that Reg was his father.
But he was. Joan wouldn't leave Reg. Because a bad father was better than none in her opinion. Reenie didn't agree. More than once she offered to run away with Joan. They could take Del with them. They could live near the sea side. Del would like it.
Reenie wouldn't care if Joan never loved her back. At least she would be safe. Reenie wouldn't have to worry about what if Reg went too far.