The next morning Dad came to Siegie's and my room to wake us for the big day. Mom and Dad had let me spend one last night at home before Schultz and his wife were to come and pick me up. Dad stepped into our bedroom and said, "Siegie, Manny, it's morning. Get up."

Siegie rolled over and sat up on the side of the bed. Dad said, "Siegie, wake Manny." He turned and walked toward the kitchen.

Siegie flipped back the covers on my side of the bed, blinked several times and said, "He's not here, Dad...