Reporters filled the chairs and collected like dust in every corner. In front of them, standing before an ugly bouquet of microphones, were DES Director Linda Blessing and two underlings. Nicholaus is important to them, now. In late February, when he was unable to control his bowel movements, vomiting and too weak to stand, he was no big deal. He was just a punk kid from California in those days.
Nobody listens to punk kids.
Even when they're telling the truth. Even when they're dying. Once they're dead, we listen. And she's correct. I need help.