I nodded dejectedly. She was right. There wasn't a thing that we could do. But perhaps burn a few bunches of incense to Sekhmet. I would utter some frantic prayers to God too even though Christianity hadn't even been thought of yet. It wouldn't hurt to cover all of my bases.

“He grinned lightly at me and I smiled back. Lord I loved this man. His smile wa…”

“I focus on my favorite daydream, the one where I return from London at the end …”

“The thought of his mind wandering while long sharp objects were trying to knock…”

“Son, you were your mother's peace. You brought her so much peace and joy from t…”