Leonard breaks the line of the four and steps forward, putting himself between Eric and Andrew. He’s bigger than all the others combined and he’s bigger than the cabin itself; a conflicting, confounding size that only a child could ever equate with innate, implacable gentleness. Wen remembers being held in his arms while Daddy Andrew fought with Redmond. To her shame, she remembers feeling safe. Wen says, “Please leave us alone, Leonard. Please go away and I’ll still be your friend.” Leonard blinks hard and rapidly and lets out a percussive, deep breath. He starts talking and as he talks, he
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