Samantha (the victim)

And she's like, I don't know, I think we should try.

I filled out the paperwork.

I actually met Devin at the courthouse and formally filed it.

When I was at the office, I specifically asked the clerk, I said, if Christopher were to come in and inquire if there was any petitions filed against him, would you be able to answer that?

And she said, no, that information is confidential.

I felt hopeful.

There's an assistant prosecutor helping me file this.

Like, she must think I've got enough.

What's the harm in granting it?

On Friday, I checked the mailbox and I opened the letter and it says the petition was denied.

because it appeared myself and Christopher had a complicated relationship.

I was very upset.

I remember just cranking music in my car and driving out to where I was meeting my friend.

I felt so defeated.

It felt like a slap in the face.

He knew where she lived.

I don't know what his intent is.

If he wants to hurt me, it's just this ticking time bomb that I couldn't do anything about.

This really becomes kind of a fight for my life.

It was a Friday morning.