“He was an Angel. He walked in Grace. When you meet one—and I’m sure someday you will—you’ll know it, too. When he told me, it was, just, well, giving voice to something I already knew on a level.” “And how did you know for sure?” I asked. “Did you see his halo?” “Do you want to cut down on the snark? I’m your mother. Given the events of the last two days, I’d think you’d be more inclined to take my word for it.” She had me there. “Besides, he did show me his—ah—true self.” “Is that a euphemism for penis? Please let it not be a euphemism for penis. You are talking about my dad.” “No, it’s not a euphemism. I mean he showed me his Angel form.”