Athena! Athena! Athena!
Richard woke up from his dream screaming his mother's name.
Bella who was fast asleep had sprung up from sleep to join Richard on the bed.
What's wrong? She said as she held onto his arms.
I had a nightmare, he said, and again immediately felt vulnerable.
What did you see? Bella asked.
As he rubbed his face with his palm, he took a deep breath and said, it's inconsequential.
That was too loud for inconsequential, Bella retorted.
30 missed calls! She exclaimed as she checked her phone.
Her parents had called her with messages that seemed to have an iota of concern.
She is all they have left, and as far as they are concerned, she now has a good job, and a very nice and considerate boss, so she has earned 30 missed calls.
She sat there staring at her phone…
