War

Violence, bloodshed, death

Love

Affection, caring, dedication

Marching, patriotism, loyalty

Past, apparition, haunting

Lonely, secretive, solitude

“a rush of memories” – outburst, relieved, sorrow

“as she clutches the broom” – worried, danger, cautious

“I stare at the final proof that Nicole has gone” – disbelieving, distraught, lost in thought

Ghost – Noun
Little – Adjective
Once – Adverb

I think that we will find out why Francis wants to kill LaSalle, and this will have something to do with finding Nicole.