BODIEThe lobby empties completely after the gathering.

The small, several groups are now out of sight.

The voices have faded out.

I however remain where I'm standing for a while.

I stand watching. Learning.

A leader who fails to observe early, misses out on what matters.

Helda squeezes my hand before stepping into the elevator with Halle still sleeping in her arms.

“I’ll be waiting,” she tells me before the door closes.

I nod in response.

She doesn't have to be involved in this tension ...