Night had fallen. Freya and Jin sat outside on the porch swing listening to the sounds of the night. The girls had talked to each other about their lives and what happened after the night their parents were killed. They both cried together and laughed together. They bared their souls to one another, and Jin told her how happy she was here. And she told Freya how wonderful both Wyatt and Jason were, especially Jason. “Thank you for the gift.” Freya said quietly.
“You’re welcome. See? You are still you. It is hard to remember that. But I think you are starting to realize it.” Jin smiled cheerfully watching the fireflies go off in the distance.
Freya nodded her head. “It’s hard though. I am not used to being around others or relying on them. It w
