Nov 6, 2012- Alex's fucked up family

      lately Alex's dad has gotten out of control.  Last night Alex FaceTimed me and the second I opened up the screen I knew something was really wrong.  His face tried to remain emotionless, but I could tell by his eyes that his heart was breaking.  I could tell he was trying so hard to fake a smile, but he couldn't hold in his tears.  He kept trying to casually point the camera in a different direction while he tried to pull himself together, because he didn't want me to see him like that.  As it turns out his dad has legitimately beaten the shit out of Alex when he came home to find Alex smoking weed, so much so that his dad had broken his thumb and bruised one of his ribs.  After that he just took off and left Alex alone for the rest of the night.  It make me feel good to know Alex trusted in me enough to confide in me, but I also felt bad because I wanted so badly to be there for him, I just didn't know how.  I mean I love him so much and I want to help him, but I don't know what to do since he wont talk to anyone, and I am worried his dad will do something like this again.  Alex didn't even go to the hospital for his broken thumb until tonight at 6, and his dad wasn't even the one who brought him, it was the dad's girlfriend.  I swear to god if I ever see that man again he will be sorry, I am the kind of bitch you don't want to mess with, I may only be 5'2 and only weigh 94 pounds, but I am a tough little shit, and I am a fucking bitch.  I am the kind out person who will either physically rip someone to shreds, or I will emotionally do it.  And trust me, over the years I have gotten quite good at both.  Ugh I just wish I knew how to be there for Alex...any advice world?