To match the sickening thud there's a sickening cry of an seriously injured child. At least two of his ribs must be broken. The faster he breathes the more it hurts. Conclusion- fractured or broken ribs. Good to know that his mind is still somewhat functioning. But now he's focused on the pain and trying to get it go away. Even the cold isn't enough to dull it. Although maybe.. with time...

No... h-he has to think harder-there has to be something-anything! If he answers then he won't get hit again, right? But-But that night-he can't focus. He can't remember! How could he remember? Why is his mind drawing a blank!? Now of all times!?

"I-I... I really don't-" Don't say you don't remember. It'll only get him hit again. Even as messed up as he already is-he knows that much. "I-I only f-followed..."