HIS NEIGHBOR WOULDN’T STOP REPORTING THE SOUND OF A GIRL CRYING INSIDE HIS HOUSE—THEN HE HID BENEATH HIS DAUGHTER’S BED AND HEARD HER PLEAD FOR SOMEONE TO SPARE HER

Her favorite song that year.

The teacher who made her feel safe.

The smell of pancakes making her nauseous after bad memories.

The fact that she hated being called brave.

The first time she laughed without looking guilty.