Dustin held Maya’s limp body close to him as he heard a growl behind him. His head snapped to the side, and he could see someone back and slightly to the side of him. Everyone around them snapped into action. His father turned to the intruders, “What’s going on here,” he yelled. Mary and John ran up the stage, reaching for Maya. Dustin released her to her father as he snapped around to see who was behind him. He sneered at the pair, “What is the meaning of this, Josh?” Josh was barely keeping it together. He was so tense, trying not to shift. Jessica stepped in front of him and tried to calm him down, “Josh, get yourself together. This isn’t the way to do this.” He inhaled sharply and looked from Jessica to Maya.
John interrupted the argument, “Figure it out later. Right now, Maya needs
