Getting back from school and I could still feel my tummy make that grumbling sound. I walked to the kitchen to get a glass of water but stopped halfway when I heard sobs. I tiptoed to the door and placed my ear to the door so I could eavesdrop.

     “I’m so scared, she’s all I have. I can’t lose her.” She hiccupped and continued sobbing.

     It's mom but I don’t understand why she’d be crying about losing Emily. Does it have something to do with James and did he want ...