"oh," Sarah answered, her voice small. She nodded."He was a monster. He betrayed the sacred trust a parent owes to a child. He didn't see me as a human entrusted to his care but as property.People say you are a monster, but you saw something of value in a small frightened child and did all in your power to protect me. You have never told me that I was worthless. Mr. S. you have been my best friend my entire life. There is no one that I love as much as you. Maybe some day when I'm grown, we can live together in a little house in the forest. I will take care of you and make sure you stay fed and you will be my protector forever and always."<br/><br/>A knock sounded at the door.<br/>"Sarah, honey. You have the radio up too loud or are you talking to  yourself?"  mom called out.<br/><br/>"Um, rehearsing a little presentation for class tomorrow." Sarah said, rolling her eyes.<br/><br/>"Okay, doll, but keep it down in there."