TWO YEARS EARLIERI held her hand.I held her hand like she was the women I loved.She was the women I loved."I love you."But she did not hear me, she was sleeping. Little did I know this would be the last time I would ever see her. I kissed her forehead, grabbed my briefcase and left for work. I left the woman I loved, sleeping, beautiful in the morning sunlight spilling through the window...

A slow, creeping surge went through Mr. Rabin’s body. “At least I know you’re listening.” said the voice on the other end. “’Cause if you don’t, I’m gonna send your boy back to you. In as many pieces as possible. Understand?”  Mr. Rabin was silent. His silence was as good as a yes. “Glad that we understand each other, now I want you ...

Twenty-year-old Seth Rabin squeezed the doorknob until his knuckles were white.He knew what he had to do. He had seen what it takes to risk everything he had.He had been there and done that, and now he was doing it again. Not for himself, not for his country, but for his brother James. He looked back down the unlit hallway. “I love you.” he whispered, and slid out the door.   ...