You're helpless, and that's just the way I like them!" You like pitting yourself against a helpless opponent, you non-person nothing?" Jade sneered at... the advancing fairy. "That's because Snowflakes are known for their lack of hunting skills!" her eyes narrowed. "Why else is your race's population thinning out so much?" I'll be helping to bring our numbers up today!" the little blond grinned. "That is as certain as day turning into night!"The prone Golden thought fast. Jade had one slim chance,. Ok daddy..” There was a slight pause and Drew nodded his head up and down in agreement. “Now turn off the lights and after I tell you to turn them back on you’re not going to speak a word. You’re going to do exactly what I say or their will be consequences”. Drew continued nod his head nervously but curious about what was going to happen next. Drew moved over to the light switch. “Turn off the lights Daddy”. He flipped the switch down and the room became completely dark. Drew could hear his. You and your lover can have it to play in. She sagged back into her chair."Okay," she said. I turned to go, to leave. I stopped just shy of the door and turned once again."We should've grown old together, Darla" I said. "It's what should've been." I paused. "sixteen damn years gone!" I turned one last time and went out. Nothing else was said.That was the beginning of what I was sure was going to be a truly sad tale. That, at least from my point of view if not hers—theirs. Neither of us heard. She dropped him at the hospital entrance before parking the car. Kevin texted Paul and Jane then waited for Erin after receiving directions to the intensive care unit. Kevin was in a haze of anxiety as he rapidly walked to the ICU with Erin rushing to keep up. Jane met him in the hallway."I'm so glad you made it. I was very worried about your safety." Jane, this is Erin. We traveled home together and she insisted on helping me get here." Hi Jane. Good to meet you but not under these.