[Although Lucas had been about to ask questions once again, he realizes that she hadn't finished her story soon enough and shuts up quickly. Once again, her speech is peppered with the occasional interjection from Lucas. And when she's done . . . ]

That's a pretty amazing story, Kay. I-It sounds just like what I've read in some of the books at the library. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that . . . But it sounds like you've become a lot stronger because of it, too.

I'm really glad you've got a goal like that . . .