“Jack?” Anna’s voice came out in a confused hoarse whisper, as her eyes searched for his.
“I’m right here..” he whispered too & he tilted her chin up as if he knew what she was searching for. “Anna..Anna what happened just now?” Anna quickly forced her head down to hide the horrified look she knew would be in her eyes. “Please Anna..”
“See that man..in the blue & black plaid shorts…& the nice blue polo shirt?” Anna spoke slowly & hesitantly, & her head still hung down. Jack moved a little to look, & then brought his face back close to hers. “Yes,” he answered still confused.
“I know him.” Jack’s face changed as he recognized the hatred that came so strongly from her weak voice. “How do you know him..” Jack prodded, still careful not to bombard her.
Anna could feel the tears pushing. Until now she’d been able to fight the memories, but now, the memories were exactly what Jack was asking for. Jack wasn’t fooled by the attempt to hide her sniffling & he pulled her head into his chest.