Chloe's boyfriend, Emmet, was coming over.
Again.
He was coming over for a casual dinner with her parents, like he does quite often. But there's one thing that only Chloe knows about Emmet.
He has anger issues. Like really bad anger issues. So bad in fact, he takes his anger out on Chloe most of the time. He lashes out very, very quickly if provoked well enough. He's only hit and beat her when they are alone so no one knows and know one has seen it happen. Chloe has always been notoriously clumsy, so seeing the bruises and marks on her skin isn't exactly something her parents worry about.
If she does something to upset him or he thinks she's misbehaved, Emmet plays it cool until they are behind closed doors, at which point Chloe will leave with many bruises.
Emmet arrives at Chloes house and she opens the door for him. He greets her with a quick, cute, kiss. He greets her parents, like the true gentleman he pretends to be, and they begin eating dinner.
After they've all eaten supper, they're hanging out, chatting in the living room...