I’ve had several people tell me that - about the time thing, and I don’t think any of them are parents.

[ She glances up briefly, thoughtful. ]

You just don’t know fear until you’re a parent, and you don’t know exactly where your child is or if she’s safe. I got her her first phone when she was six, when - doesn’t matter. I’ve always told her, if she ever needs me for anything, ever, all she has to do is call me. Day or night, no matter what. Now all I can think is, what if she’s trying to call me right now, and I’m not answering? I’ve never not answered.