I wrap my arms around her. I can't help but start crying. I'm trying to be strong. For her. I can't bear this. 

She doesn't say anything for a while.

Viola just embraces the hug.

After a long pause, she asks, "What happened...?"

I stare down at her.

She blinks her eyes with a look of innocence. I feel that if I told her all at once, she would never mentally recover.

I take a sharp inhale.

"It's a long story, babe."