Fight Flow
The day my son, Nathan Cardin, turns one month old, we are both kidnapped.
Our kidnapper demands that I call my wife, Jennifer Surton, so that he can demand ransom money.
Since the phone is placed on loudspeaker mode, everyone can hear her scoff. "Asking for money again? You sure are going all out with your act this time."
I'm about to explain when I suddenly hear someone sigh and lament.
[Oh dear, how did I end up with the same start even after being reborn? Daddy is completely unaware that Mommy is currently busy gathering funds, after her first love claimed that he's now burdened with substantial debt due to helping her with her company.]
Just as I'm wondering who said that, a man's voice comes over the phone call. "Jen, save me!"
The call is abruptly cut off. While the kidnapper dials Jennifer's number over and over again, I hear that voice speak once more. It sounds incredibly young.
[Daddy, don't bother wasting your energy. In our previous life, Mommy came to rescue us with the money, which resulted in her first love getting killed by his debtors. In her terrible grief, she set us both on fire and burned us to ashes.]
Dozens of tries later, Jennifer finally picks up again.
"Can't you be a little more understanding? What do you think is more important—Rick's life or you buying a new car?"
Gazing at Nathan nearby, I grit my teeth and answer, "Go and save Hendrick. He's more important."
In my mind, I vowed, "Don't be scared, son. I'll make sure that we both live on in this life."