Reliving It
Connor was barely aware of what happened in the next few days. He lay awake late into the night, unable to stop reliving the incident in his mind. His thoughts were fixated on the picture of the vulnerable infant cradled by the garbage, far from the comfort she deserved.
He stayed in close contact with with police, anxious for updates on the baby’s health and on any developments in the case – whether they had any clue who could act so reprehensibly. The uncertainty flamed his feelings of helplessness and despair.