There can be darkness and light at the same time. Those of my species know that well as we can see even in the pitch black. Humans have a harder time. Saturday night was one of those pitch black nights where the humans that man this place and upstairs had a difficult time. To their credit, they carried on despite internal struggles. Officer D. came at the end to offer insight and provide reassurance. If they could hear me, I would’ve told them all…gulp and savor every breath, because life is a fragile gift. I know.