IRENE He didn't need to use his words, I could already tell. That strong look in his eyes, the heavy uncomfortable silence-- I had lived with this man growing up so I knew at first glance that something was wrong. Now whatever it is, I failed to see how I could even be involved but I knew the only thing connecting us right now was his usual visit to Karin and Carl. Something was definitely up and I hated to think it was something concerning my babies. "What's wrong?" I finally found my voice after a few minutes of his announcement. I had to gather myself from shaking like a leaf. "Karson, what's wrong? What is this about?" Panic seeped into my voice, unable to control my emotions anymore. The way he continued to stare, that pained look on his face, was he here to tell me he had heard

