And on top of it was the more graspable everyday bewilderment of a sick child: the humiliation of being suddenly removed from class, the disappointment of missing a trip to the IMAX theater or to the rain-forest exhibit at Moody Gardens, the growing awareness of a defining and isolating vulnerability.
Wakefield coach John Kear was naturally disappointed at missing out on a trip to Wembley but refused to blame Danny Brough's inconsistent goal-kicking for the loss.