“Oh, come on, Captain—what’s the harm in a little change?” Bethany said with a playful grin, her voice light and sweet again. In an instant, she’d gone back to being the carefree, mischievous girl everyone was used to.
Jackson chuckled, shaking his head. “You’re right. People need to keep looking forward—that’s how we find hope. I’m thinking of heading out for a bit, see if I can find something different to eat tonight.”
He’d had enough fish for a while. The idea of fresh meat—or even a lucky hunt—was tempting.
“I’ll come with you,” Lily said immediately, rising to her feet.
“I want to go too!” Bethany chimed in, clutching Jackson’s arm and giving it a playful shake. “I promise I won’t cause trouble this time. Please?”
Lisa smiled faintly but nodded. “She’s right, Captain. We just mov
