They both watched the young woman quietly, each lost in their own thoughts. The young woman’s face held no expression, but only stared unblinking at the ceiling fan.

      “That was pretty quick thinking about muffling that cell phone,” said Feivel.

      Hannah shrugged. “I had to do something. We knew it was the monster. If the man here tonight had answered it, he would’ve invited him over.” He looked at Feivel and smiled. “It seemed only natural to sit on it until it stopped ringing.”

      Feivel smiled and nodded. He studied the young woman’s face for a few moments. “I wish I could tell her just once, ‘Caroline, we can protect you from outside dangers, but we cannot protect you from your own choices!’”

      Hannah walked over to the other side of the bed. “I would like to tell her that she’s trying to fill a place in her heart that only God can fill.” He patted her head softly and she blinked once. He looked up at Feivel. “Well, at least she’s not doing the drugs as much any more.”

      “Yes,” said Feivel. “She slept more then, but I would rather have her awake like this without the drugs. That was hard.”

      Hannah nodded in agreement. They both watched her for a few minutes more, then Feivel walked over to the window. Hannah sat down in the chair.

      “I’m sure it won’t be long now.”

      Feivel nodded absently as he looked up at the moon. The pale light illuminated his face and shoulders and part of his great wings. “It sure is a pretty night.”

      “Yes, it is,” answered Hannah.

      “I love the moon.”

      “Yes, it’s pretty.”

      “It really is.” Feivel studied the detailed surface of the moon. His gaze fell on the crater Copernicus and he let his eye wander the terraced edges of the crater. “It’s too bad more people don’t realize what a gift it was for them.”

      “And a tricky piece of creation.”

      Feivel nodded. “I’ll be glad to be able to travel again when this earth-people-redemption age is over. There are some fabulous things to see out there.”

      “Maybe we can take Caroline around to see them.”

      Feivel smiled in the moonlight. “I’d really like that.” He stepped away from the window and walked over to the bed, leaning over the young woman again. “Do you hear that? We need you to get yourself back with the Lord. We want to show you the wonders of the universe.”

      “Wonders of the universe?” asked Jesus, stepping into the room.

      Hannah stood up from the chair. “My Lord!”

      “Good evening, My Lord,” said Feivel.

      “Good evening,” said Jesus. He stepped over to the bed. “How is my Shining Star doing?”

      “She’s still having trouble sleeping, sir,” answered Hannah.

      Jesus nodded. He put his hand on her head and softly stroked her hair. “My beautiful girl, when will you let me love you? When will you let me fill your heart with peace and joy?” He paused a moment, still stroking her hair. “I love you so much, my Caroline.”