Survivors and the families of lost loved ones gathered en masse to gaze at the blue lights the city had erected.

They cannot forget. In the same way, they will not forgive, either. “We will seek justice,” they chant together.

With that, the plan is hatched. Retribution will be theirs.

Kim Smyth is a freelance writer who loves to blog about life in general and alternative health. She lives in a quiet suburb of Fort Worth, Texas, with her hubby and two adorable Shorkies. Find her at kimsmyth.org and kimmy1563.wordpress.com.