that my actions are absolutely abhorrent to him. And the truth is that suddenly I can see myself, and my mother and father, through his eyes, and a sick horror at the enormity of what we’ve all done begins to overcome me. I can’t even defend myself, because even if Caleb hadn’t snapped and made the decision for me, I’d been pretty intent on exactly this not so very long ago.

            And isn’t this everything that is wrong with our culture today? That everyone thinks that only what they want matters? I’d always thought that the Native Americans had had some pretty cool traditions and ideas, though I admit, I’ve never really taken the time to think too deeply about them. But even in the short time I’ve...

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