00 – 4.30 baje the, maa ne mujhe kaha haath muh dhole aur neeche aake chai pi le, mein fresh hoke neeche chala gaya, maa taiji aur didi baithe the,T...bhi taiji ne kaha ke woh aaj shaam ki aarti ke liye pass hi ke ek prasidh mandir mein jana chahti hai, maa ne kaha taiji se, didi mein bhi chalungi aur didi bhi jana chahti thi, taiji ne kaha ke mein unhe mandir le chalun, aur taiji ne mujh se kaha ke jake parvati aur bhola ko bula aao taki ghar mein tauji ka dhyan rakh sake, aur parvati ghar ka. Then she asked, "Uncle Mac, have you ever killed anyone?" Yes." What's it feel like?" Terrible."Tess fell silent again, watching Mac work on the metal parts. Finally, she got up enough nerve to ask the question. "Why did you stop coming to see me and my Mom?" she asked.That was the question Mac had been dreading. "It's a long story Tess, and personal." You know, I thought I had done something wrong. I cried myself to sleep almost every night for a long time."Mac looked up and saw tears in her. One morning, a few summers ago, my husband came into the bedroom, just as I was waking up. He had a set of old clothes for me to put on, including a really ugly-looking scarf for my hair. He was cheery and encouraging and told me, "We're going to have fun today!" Not knowing what he was up to, but trusting his sense of playfulness, I did as he asked and put on the old clothes. He even helped me tie my long hair up and cover it.I wanted to shower and not feel all morning-smelly, but he wouldn't. I’m doing all this shit myself. He’s got no family close, so it’s all on me. Besides, I may need to vent some more.” “Shania,” I began, and then stopped. “Oh, what the hell. Yeah, sure. I’ll be there for you.” “They’re sending the car for me at twelve-thirty. I’ll bang on your door.” “I thought you said two?” “That’s the service. Viewing is at one. I’ve got to be there for all that. I’d like you to be there with me. Ride with me.” I knew I’d be trapped. Having no vehicle, I’d have no escape.