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"Was I one of your lessons in humility?" says Carl, chuckling. "You among others, Carl. But yes, especially you. You became my son, and being with me helped me mourn and complete my grieving over the loss of Suzanna. I have never told you this before, but to me you will always be my child, Carl." they are both quiet, and both looking down into their laps. This is just one of those tender scenes that really should be private, but now we all somehow get to participate, liking it or not. "And the rest of you here, Christopher, Erik, Jesús, through Carl I already feel that you have become my children." "Thank you", whispers Jesús for the very first time. "Thank you." "By the way, Jesús", says Stella ",you have just come out of your coma in Bogotá, in your parallel dimension. Soon you will be returning home..."