““It's okay." Her voice broke, and she turned to Tereza. "It's okay," she repeated, swiping a hand under her nose, breathing deep. "So, hey. Do you get to keep the bullet?" She listened to her father's voice, and watched La Signora nod at her. "Yeah, Theo's right here, shoving at me. Can I hit him? Too late," she responded. "I already did. Yeah, here he is." She passed the phone to her brother. "You're a strong young woman," Tereza told her. "Your father should be very proud." "Make him come home, okay? Just make him come home." She walked into Pilar's arms and felt better for crying there.””
