the thought of jail was not as frightening now that he 'd seen the inside of it . you ca n't take mommy 's phone and call someone and tell them there 's been an emergency . i smiled and he returned the smile , but then it faded . i just - i do n't really know what i 'm doing or saying . with his right hand he continued to massage her head . he said that more than once . she 's a single mother and works at the church , '' zero said . 