I wanted to make my statement as soon as possible. And even though mom and dad weren't too happy about it, I knew that prolonging the truth would only make things worse, now that we still don't know yet if there are still people who work under the pastor who could still be alive.
A day after I had the conversation with my mother, they gave me a one-day complete rest before talking in front of everyone the day after. Although I wasn't permitted to get out of the hospital for safety measures, I then agree to do it inside the hospital instead. With both my parents standing close by the door frame and the News Daily crew setting up the cameras and other necessities, I sit patiently on the hospital bed while the notebook rests on my lap.
"You sure you want to do this now, kiddo?" I remember m
