"... Not see. I heard 'em." A confirmation of hypothesis, then a confirmation of Frank's fear: "My- my son. His mother. Heard 'em as clear as - as clear as I hear you now, and--"

He swallowed again, not looking at Frank.

"They- they spoke, while I--" how did he even talk about this? "-- while somethin' happened to me. Somethin' bad."