"He said that black sheeps express everyone else's anger and pain. It's not that they have all the anger and pain - they're just the only ones who let it out. Then the other people don't have to. But you face things, Witch Baby. And you help us face things. We can learn from you. I can't stand when someone I love is sad, so I try to take it away without just letting it be. I get so caught up in being good and sweet and taking care of everyone that sometimes I don't admit when people are really in pain. But I think you can help me learn to not be afraid, my black lamb baby witch."

I'm drinking a scotch and here's my toast: to witch babies, old friends, and new ideas.