At night, Elian awoke screaming.
Aurelia rushed to him.
He spoke of things no child should know:
"A river of flame... you in chains... Father bleeding... stars screaming." She held him until dawn, tears silent on her cheeks.
He looked up and whispered, "I'll stop it, Mother. I'll save you."
She kissed his brow. "No, baby. We'll save each other."