At this moment, Eddie glances across the tracks, feeling the power of his mother’s stare. And at this same moment, I am seized by a wave of dread and absolute clarity. Britta and Eddie cannot meet. Eddie cannot revisit his origin. For if he does, there will be nothing left to prevent a reunification of my brothers, which may well be the end of me. I am sorry for what I do next, but it cannot be helped.
