I didn’t finish that second bowl of cereal because I had suddenly lost my appetite. Actually, I don’t think I will ever be able to eat again in my life! It wasn’t because Grandmother had joined me at the table, but because of what John had just told me.

“…I believe I saw Micah coming out of your room around three this morning.”

His words echoed in my ears over and over again. I couldn’t let myself even for one second believe that Micah had… Man, I can’t even write it!

I got up from the table and started to leave the room when Grandmother said, “Sit yourself back down and finish your breakfast.” And even though I had heard her, it didn’t register. Instead I stopped, turned and walked over to where she was sitting and without saying anything I hugged her.