"The church leaders have to deal with these issues," said Father Tom.

Father Tom rose to his full height, and he appeared to be taller than before.

Father Tom started to stand up, then changed his mind.

The word that came to her when she looked at Father Tom was kind.

She might have fallen to the floor if not for Father Tom.

Father Tom's boyish face appeared to age before her eyes.

Father Tom rose and slipped out the end of the pew.

Father Tom eased up onto the last step, reaching out slowly.

While they were gone, Father Tom appears at the house.

Father Tom sat on the edge of the bed, reaching out to take her hand.