Jamie’s Solace
Jamie leaned in, noticing my rising anxiety, and whispered, “Hey, it’s gonna be okay,” but how could it be when Grandpa was being led away for reasons I didn’t understand? Sensing my anger and confusion, he gave my shoulder a reassuring squeeze and promised with a firm nod, “We’ll figure this out,” his calm certainty grounding me even as my mind raced for answers.
Jamie’s Solace
Asking the Security
Determined to get answers, I stepped up to one of the guards and asked, “Excuse me, sir, why is my grandpa being taken out?” my voice steadier than I felt, and after a brief pause, he met my gaze and replied gruffly, “It’s procedure, son. Just following orders,” clearly unwilling to explain further—but ‘procedure’ didn’t make sense to me, and it wasn’t nearly enough.
Asking The Security
