A long night sleep

Men wearing black coats showed up one day without any notice. They demanded to take something that belonged to us; what they wanted was something that nobody has ever had to give up. After living with it for so long, the object of any type forms a special bond with the family.

An object of no desire becomes desirable after a while; something known to be cold brings warmth to the family with its presence. Giving up something of that stature is unfathomable for any family.

But the black coats wouldn't take no for an answer; Possession is what they were after; slaving it forever is what made them sleep at night. Despite many protests, we caved into their demands, and they promised us to take care of the dead as they were alive.