“Barry? Barry, is this you?” “Yes…. Who’s this?” “Yes, Barry … this is your Aunt Jane. In Nairobi. Can you hear me?” “I’m sorry—who did you say you were?” “Aunt Jane. Listen, Barry, your father is dead. He is killed in a car accident. Hello? Can you hear me? I say, your father is dead. Barry, please call your uncle in Boston and tell him. I can’t talk now, okay, Barry. I will try to call you again….”
