I nodded adamantly in agreement. Someone would have to step up because these people were scared, worried, and directionless. It would take a strong leader to keep them from going down the wrong path and if what I had seen so far was any sign, that leader was already Julia.
“I have another favor to ask you," I blurted out changing the subject realizing I didn't have a lot of time to get my affairs in order.
“What's that?"
“I need you to watch over my kids."
I indicated to my boys that had suddenly appeared next to me mid-conversation, apparently.
“No, Mommy!" Johnny said horrified.
“Johnny, I can't take you with me."
“No, you have to!" he insisted.
“Honey, I'll miss you a lot as well. But this is going to be too dangerous for you!"
“But, Avamarie said you had to! That you c
