The Social Worker said, “Most of the time my clients’ biggest problem is not with the immigration service but their expectation of what could happen.  Once they get past the worst case anxiety, things usually work out okay.  Now I’d better go look for my lost sheep.  Good luck.”

Fred scribbled a few lines on the envelope containing his appointment time then got up and walked toward the Federal Building.

The past is a dark cell,
the walls are fear and dread,
The judge condemns the prisoner
to a lifetime in the pits, unless
By faith and help of friends
He walks away.