in his own broken way, it was love. The only love he knew how to give. he believed that control was love, that dominance was affection. he was constantly under pressure, from his parents, from society, from himself. stanley was the only thing he felt he could truly control. the only thing he felt truly loved. if this was the only way ford could show affection, then stanley would take it. he would endure the rough hands if it meant he was being seen.




















