[ Selective memory or suppression of memory? What had the ability to do such a thing? He knew trauma caused the mind to close down to certain aspects or react in ways no one ever anticipated but this seemed different. It seemed too calculated in a way. ]

Whatever was implanted has to have somethin' to do with it. It's why it needs to be dealt with. [ He looked far too resolute about it. ]

[ The look on Carl's face made him frown, though, and he slowly sat down to lean against the window. He didn't really have any fear of it breaking and scattering him somewhere else. ]

Listen to me, Carl, she would have been. You take care of your family. You've taken care of me. You've been -- you're there for Judy. She wanted you to be strong and you have been. So much stronger than I am.