Dad:

"I guess it shows a couple of things.  His potential to love is shown by his desire to ...and his desire to love was shown by his befriending a volleyball.  He reached out in the only way he could.  And Aunt Naomi cared for her cats, and in return her cats showed gratitude and appreciation ...unlike what one angel showed.  That angel went on an insane campaign ...to convince the other angels.  And we humans have a similar challenge, to formulate beliefs, and help convince others.  There's a commitment and responsibility, as well as accountability, that goes along with leading others. They tend to depend upon you."