Emotions surged over Ava and Ethan as they finally set foot on familiar territory, triumphant and joyful sounds resonating in their ears like a triumphant symphony.
When Ava saw her house, tears pricked at her eyes, and happy memories came back to her with an incredible intensity. Emotionally choking her voice, she said, "We made it," It's at last home.
As Ethan looked about them, the distant trumpets blasting like a victory cry, his heart grew proud. Incredibly, he said, "We did it." "We were able to return against all circumstances."
But even in the middle of the celebration, there was a pall over the place, a reminder of the perils that remained beyond their house.
Cole looked out to sea, his senses alert, his forehead wrinkled with worry. His voice piercing the festive cacophony, "
