Almost 1½ years later

Evyansh's voice was laced with desperation as he yelled out, "Sitaaaaaa..... Please take him with you!" His eyes were fixed on Nevan, his 7-month-old nephew, who had wrapped his tiny hands around Evyansh's fingers, refusing to let go. Evyansh's face was a picture of frustration, his brow furrowed in concern.