had for me were not what i wanted? could i hear that?
do you love me … most?
i took a deep breath. there were three of the seven together just outside (i was still in the building, still just outside the sanctuary … so far from sanctuary). and, my daughter? no, she was not with them.
i rushed to those three, who i barely knew, and hugged them. and i felt the strength return to my wobbly legs, as i realized that, i could hold them, support them, and comfort them, as their moms would, if they were there.
another girl arrived shortly after … hugs, tears, questions … answers? the floor … 