“It’s Sam!”

On this day, at almost exactly this same time, my son started to work his way out into life, thirteen years ago. He saved me, plain and simple. I was abandoned in a horribly lonely place, no chance of happiness. But then he was there. He protected me, focused me. He brought me to life. [...]

Sleight

Sam Coughing

“Are you okay?” “Yeah,” “How’s your stomach?” “Fine. Just dreaming.” “What were you dreaming?” “About the last castle.” “In your game?” “Yeah. Can I have a cup of water?” “Yes.” (I go and get it for him, he’s asleep when I come back and I put my hand on his forehead) “What?” “Here’s your water. [...]