Ten Years Ago
Neither James nor Raven had any idea of what had just happened to their mom. Raven was asleep while James couldn't get himself to sleep.
What happened today has rattled him. After his father's death, he made it his responsibility to care for his family.
But he could do nothing when Raven was assaulted. He was disappointed in himself. He got thirsty for a drink and he took the elevator down the hospital's lobby.
There, he found a vending machine and got himself a drink.
The news on the large TV got his attention as people were crowding to watch. He moved further to investigate.
"... that Kacey Moon and her daughter Layla Moon tragically died tonight in a fire outbreak." The news reporter was saying and James' knees buckled under his weight.
No, no, this can't be right! He told himself.
He was in denial at first but as the news reporter continued, he couldn't deny it any longer.
