Contrary to what I thought would have happened since I was scared, I was surprised to see that I was able to go through the day’s activities that I had originally planned out for the day. I went through my meetings, completed the drawing and even put it up like we originally intended to, and now it was seven pm and time to go home.

I was well aware of James' eyes on me throughout the day. His eyes prodded me everywhere I went, and I knew that if I had not given him the order not to mention ...