Marco

7 years later

My son is staring at me, waiting for any answer and it is not the first time my journey with Aliyana comes to mind.

"Dad, why do I have to go?"

"Because, son, we have changed far too many rules in the 5th State, changing another one just doesn't seem like a good choice. And besides, your mother survived Chicago years ago, you will be fine.

"Mom? I never knew that, she doesn't like to talk about her past very often." I smile, but it is tight ...