Chapter Ten

It was a solemn day when Kara and I departed for Chicago. I couldn't help it. I started crying. I couldn't believe I was leaving all of it behind, especially after last night. I knew there was nothing I could do and slowly opened the door to climb into the bus taking us to the airport.

"Margaret," I heard Squid call out behind me.

I turned around and he kissed me, then whispered in my ear, "I'm stuck here for a few more months at least. Promise you won't forget me."

I looked him in the eyes and said, "That's not even possible." I climbed into the bus and the door hissed shut behind me. I sat down and the bus pulled away. As Camp Green Lake receeded into the distance, I closed my eyes and lay down on the seat, tears streaming down my face.

I never saw Alan Smith again.