December 16, 2014, Tara"s TownhouseTara opens her eyes to a brilliant new day. It"s no longer December fifteenth, and there"s no longer a threat of Tom Spencer. Tom was apprehended by the police hiding outside the Alcott gate, his plan squelched long before he could start. Thoughts of Tom"s poor family lying lifeless and undiscovered for several days sadden Tara. Tom refuses to believe they"re dead. His psychotic break was so severe; he may never recall what happened. But the girls will never forget the horrific images.
Tara dismisses thoughts of Tom. On the ceiling, a spectrum of colors captures Tara"s attention. She"s never seen such brilliance. She casts her eyes about the room, searching for the source, but only the sun streams through the window. She recalls the glow from the previou
