“Mom!” Ben shouts and we all turn as a group. He sprints over to a woman I vaguely recognise and lifts her off the floor, spinning her around. Tears fill my eyes watching their reunion. Ben left this place to accompany me. As the future head guard and my best friend, he was perfectly placed for the role and I know his mother wanted him to leave and be safe. Michael had told us how adamant she was, numerous times. However, it must have been hell for her to not be able to contact him all these years. Missing out of him growing into the wonderful, yet sarcastic man he is today. At least they have a chance to get to know each other again and make up for lost time.
“Michael” we all turn as a unit toward the voice.
“Graham?” Michael questions dumbfounded
“In the flesh” he responds, and they g
