I could barely hold myself back. She hyperventilated and cried, all huddled up in the corner of her own bedroom. I crouched down and put my face closer to hers. Slowly, I brought by hand up to her face and wiped a single tear. The last tear she would ever cry. I laughed just a little bit. I leaned and spoke in a deep, calm voice; the last words she would ever hear. "Hush now."All Rights Reserved