"Everdeen, you have a visitor."

"I wonder who that is?" Clove just shrugs.

I walk out to the truck bay and suddenly I can feel a smile a mile wide come across my face. "Pop Pop!" I run to my grandfather with open arms. "Why didn't you call and say you were coming."

"It was a last minute decision at the airport. Your grandmother and I spoke about it while we were waiting for your mother. Mom took Nan home and I took a cab here. I hope you don't mind."

"Are you kidding. Let me introduce you to the crew." I bring my grandfather to the kitchen. "Everyone, this is my grandfather, Chief Frank Everdeen." I introduce him to each member. "...And this is Clove."

"Clove?"

"It's a nickname Chief."

"Excuse me Captain, would you mind if I spent the night here?"

"Not at all Chief. I think we can find an empty bunk for you."

'Thank you Cap." He looks at me. "Katniss, could we go to the World Trade Center tomorrow?" I hesitate. "If you don't mind."

"Of course Pop. I haven't been there yet. I should go." I have avoided thinking about going. I have been having nightmares about that day and Gale and i thought i might not be able to handle it. With my Pop by my side I think I can do it.

We had a few calls overnight and the Battalion Chief let my Grandfather tag along. Even gave him a coat and a white helmet. He enjoyed himself. They live in a community in Florida with a paid fire department so he doesn't get to hang out in the firehouse like he would if they were a volunteer department.

At the end of my shift I ask if anyone else wants to go. Many do. They send a van to pick us up. We're going down to work. To sift through the rubble looking for remains.

We get to the corner of Church and Vesey first. We can see the burnt out remains of Building number Four and Five. They were smaller building on the east side of the center. I can also see the Deutsche Bank Building on Liberty Street. It has a large chunk taken out of it. The South Tower must have collapsed into it.

We walk to Ten House on Liberty Street. It is the quarters of Ten Truck and Ten Engine. They were first due companies to the Trade Center. It somehow survived. We check in and receive instructions.

As we walk to West Street I notice that a small Greek Orthodox Church that was on West Street is gone. Crushed.

We continue to walk to West Street and meet with the Chief and are given jobs to do. I and my Grandfather are assigned to an area to search. We are working next to ironworkers. We search an area then the ironworkers start the work of cutting the steel and lifting it out of the way. Then we move in to search the next area. I f you think you find something you call over an officer to inspect it. If it's a body part we take care to dig it out. The fires are still burning and combined with decomposing bodies make for an awful smell.

We spend the next six hours sifting through the ruins. Every once in a while I feel like crying. I beat back the tears each time.

Hey Catnip. What are you doing here?

I'm joining today. Me, my Mom and my Grandfather are having the interview withe the Chiefs.

Your Mom is going to let you join?

Yeah. Your Mom let you join when you were sixteen. Why shouldn't mine?

Well, you know. You're a ... you know...

What a girl. Ya know asshole girls can join.

I know, I know. I just thought your Mom might not let you join because of your dad.

It took a lot of begging but she came around. I think your Mom helped out.

Katniss, we're ready for you.

Wish me luck.

Good luck.

It's difficult work but necessary. Delivering remains back is important; it brings closure to the families. I have a feeling that quite a lot of people will never be found. Especially in the footprints of the towers. The force of the collapse was so great that most were crushed into dust. One reason I think this is that there is nothing but concrete and steel. There are no telephones, no furniture, no computers, nothing.

"Doing okay Pop Pop?"

"Yup. How 'bout you?"

"Fine." For now. Although I feel good about helping out. I'm having trouble keeping the tears in. I don't want to break down here.

Clove comes over. "It's quitting time guys."

"Thanks Clove." I grab my Grandfather's hand and start to walk off the pile. You can get hurt just walking around. I'm sure there are plenty of bumps, bruises and a few broken bones.

On our drive home we're pretty quiet. You'd think that two people that haven't seen each other for a while would have something to say to each other.

I decide to start "So Pop. Was it your idea or Mom's."

"What idea?"

"To go to the site." He chuckles.

"It was Nan's."

I smile and nod. "Sneaky. Very sneaky. I didn't think she had it in her."

"You'd be surprised what your grandmother was capable of. One day I'll tell you how she got me to marry her."

Uuhh, I don't know if I want to hear that story. What happens if my Pop Pop knocked up my Nan? Oh I can't even think of it.

"Yeah Pop. Maybe some day you'll tell me." I change the subject. "I'm so happy you're going to be here for my wedding. You're giving me away."

"Yup. I even brought my tux. It might be a little snug. It's been a while."

"You'll be fine. You're why my Dad was so handsome."

"He was a good looking guy. The first time he brought your Mom around we knew it was true love. The way they just looked at each other."

"Oh Jesus Pop. I promised I wouldn't cry today. Now you've done it." I guess seeing my grandfather, working at the site, thinking about Gale and now the memories of my father have finally gotten to me. The water works start.

"Oh honey I'm sorry. Do you want to stop?"

"No. We're almost home. I'll make it."

We make it home and waiting inside are the most important people in my life. And in five short days I will marry the man of my dreams.

We walk up the steps and Peeta comes out. "Hi Kat." We embrace and kiss. "Mr. Everdeen, how are you."

"Congratulations. Welcome to the family."

"Thank you sir." My Grandfather gives him a giant hug before going inside. "Katniss, stay outside for a second."

"Okay." Shit Peeta sounds so serious. I hope to God nothings wrong.

He leads me over to the bench on the side of the porch and sits me down. "Katniss, I love how you proposed to me. Now it's my turn." He gets up and then down on one knee. "Katniss Iris Everdeen, will you marry me?"

I start to cry "Yes. I will marry you." He then pulls out a ring. It's silver with a beautiful diamond. And it looks familiar. "Peeta it's beautiful. Where did you get it?"

"It's your Mom's. I was going to shop for a ring but your Mom insisted."

"That's why it looks familiar." And it's white gold, not silver.