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Hannibal enjoys the concept of parenthood. Being responsible for the progress and definition of another living creature. Being an authorized influence in someone's life. His presence having the ability to change and shape future choices. Abigail Hobbs is all that; the latent promise of a future which can develop on its own but not without the aid of the doctor's careful hand. A life for him to manipulate or end however he sees fit. This, he thinks , is what God felt like when looking down at His first children . A drunken sense of responsibility and power. The doctor reaches for his pocket, offering the young woman standing in front of him a handkerchief. "I need you to breathe for me, Abigail." Hannibal said as softly as he could, tilting his head to examine the orphan's expression better. "Tell me what happened."