Twenty-two. “I’m sorry.” Oddie turned slightly towards Elliot downright confused. They had been in such a comfortable silence during the night drive, a small comment here and there about the music playing in the radio. So him suddenly apologizing was rather unexpected. “What for?” Her voice as soft as his, looking back at the road with a small on her face. “It’s my fault he went that far.” “Baby, what are you talking about?” This kids were seriously going to drive her insane. “I couldn’t do anything…” Now his voice a mere whisper, stressed tears running down his cheeks. At the sight of his face, she stopped at a red light and quickly turned to him to wipe his reddened cheeks softly. “You mean…” “I tried to pull him away from Ken… I swear I tried. I even got in his way to push

