MAXINE

Nick told me all about his life growing up. His parents had owned a large farm and after they had been murdered on a trip, his grandparents had stepped in to take care of him.

They had been both kind and strict, making him the man that he is today. It was why he couldn't turn away when he saw someone in need. It was why he felt obligated to help me.

"One time, just one time, I had brought in four stray cats into the barn. They were as tiny as my fist." Nick said, making a fist for ...