He had also had the fortune of telling his sister-in-law that he was going on a mission with her son. That had been almost heartbreaking. He knew that she was very concerned about losing her only son as she had lost his father.
He completely understood her apprehension and had told her that. He confessed his fear of losing his wife and child again and this time possibly for good.
Though he was not aware of it, his honesty had lessened William's mother's apprehension. He could only be certain that all his decisions would be in all their best interest. He knew that the terrorists were bent on ultimate destruction.
That certainty in their actions left his heart cold. He wanted nothing more than to have this over and he knew that burying his head in the sand was not the way to do it. As if sensing his mental distress Thokozani walked up to him and hugged him.