As soon as we got downstairs my mother walked over and hugged me. She looked me over to make sure that I was alright, but then she looked me straight in the face and she could tell that something was wrong. It wasn’t physical, it was emotional. She also knew that this wasn’t the right time or place to talk about it.
Koda, Tyler and Dean walked over and hugged me again as well. None of them wanted to leave my side.
“You had us so bloody worried, kid.” Dean said.
“I’m sorry. I know that I should have come home sooner. I wish I could have.” I said.
“It’s alright. You’re home now.” Koda said.
“Yeah. I know. So, where are all these people from?” I asked.
“They’re from all over. Some are going to stay longer and camp in the field like they have been doing. They don’t expect you to se
