Don Q looked at the window painted on the wall of the Offender’s Office in Hush Money House and mumbled to himself, “Things happen.” He saw the Six Flacks across the room, heard their questions, and mumbled, “Things happen.” One Flack asked about a murder, and Don Q mumbled, “Things happen.” A second asked about a sex offender, and Don Q mumbled, “Things happen.” A third asked about health care, and Don Q mumbled, “Things happen.” A fourth asked about hungry children, and Don Q mumbled, “Things happen.” A fifth asked about pardons, and Don Q mumbled, “Things happen.” The sixth began another question, and Don Q interrupted, “Quiet, quiet, piggy.” (Andrew Shields, #111Words, 19 November 2025)