“Daddy?” Her voice trembled.  “Oh, Daddy, are you all right?  I had the most terrible experience just now.  I felt this awful pain, and I immediately thought you were in danger.  Is everything okay?  Please, tell me the truth.  I have to know if I’m crazy or not.”<br/><br/>She reached over and felt for Diego’s hand, her head turned away from him, and held it tightly.  It was, in truth, the most scared she had ever been.  The pain that had wounded her was real, and she still felt a soreness from it.  She swiped at the side of her mouth, feeling like she was drooling.  It made her realize for the first time what it would be like not to have her father by her side.<br/><br/>She released Diego’s hand, instead running her fingers up and down his thigh, not even knowing she was doing it, as she waited for her father’s voice to tell her everything was all right.<br/>