Then he holds her and for a moment I hear total silence; that totally silent part of a cry that announces that the most horrible grief is going to follow. And it does, and he's muffling it, but I can hear and I want someone to come over and jab her with a sedative because its pitch pierces my soul.

But you pashed Jonah Griggs and he's the leader of the enemy.

Jonah Griggs. Not just a name but a state of mind I never want to revisit, although I do keep him at the back of my mind for those times I get me hopes raised about something. So then I can slap myself into reality and remind myself of what happens when you let someone into your sacred space. Jonah Griggs is my second reminder to never ever trust another human being. My mother was first.

Left alone with the dial tone...excuse me, operator, why is no one listening?

I do not believe that the desires of young boys cause catastrophic events. The actions of humans do.

You're the father of the person who is my life.

This is war," he say quietly. "Well thank God you're dressed for it, Griggs.