She takes the bottle from me. “What do you taste?” I ask again.

She gulps one big mouthful. “I taste clean water. There’s nothing in it but water.” SHe looks at the bottle like it’s trying to trick her, then back to me.

“We are safe. Now, let’s get clean and downstairs before all of the bacon is gone.”

She slowly gets up and follows me to the bathroom. I help her get the hot water turned on and tell her I am going to leave the door cracked so Doc Sylvia and I can hear if she needs help.

While I wait I cross the room to Lillian and give her another big hug. “Thank you for coming for us.” I let her go and walk into Osiston’s arms. He wraps me up in his massive embrace. My arms almost don’t reach all the way around him, my fingers barely touching.

“We will always come for you, not just because you are a warrior, but because you are family, Little One.” I hug him a little tighter at that and fight to keep the tears at bay. I can’t cry here, I’m not sad, not really. I just didn’t know how much words like that would mean to me.

wanting Jena to be alone with anyone yet. I don’t know how she feels about this place or my team and friends and I don’t want her to have to go down to the chaos

still trying to get however many days of grime off of me. I have to remember to ask how long I’ve been gone, I still don’t know. Once I feel like I got as much filth off. I step out and dry off with a fluffy white towel. I never knew I would appreciate such simple things like showers and

starting to really grow out since Kaley cut it off, man how long

Jena.

I’m hungry. Are you ready for this Jena? It’s going to be a lot of people and

like she’s getting ready for a battle and stands up. “I’m going to have to do it sooner or later,

forever. Just maybe don’t leave me, okay?” She asks, looking up at me through her eyelashes, her face still

arms as I lead her towards the door with Lillian and Doc Sylvia

for the both of you. I will be back in about an hour. Sierra has been

know when Osiston will let me get back up

food, you’ve been out for

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