*Cory*
We stop and get some water, eating a bit of the food after walking for two hours. Not that I'm really hungry or that it tastes especially good, but we need our energy.
"It is getting worse the further we get north," I say, looking out over the devastation with unfocused eyes.
Sean puts a hand on my shoulder. "She is strong, Cory. She is okay. You have to keep believing."
I'm not sure if Sean truly believes this, but I know he says it to keep both our spirits up.
"Thank you, Sean. Thanks for doing this and for trying to keep my spirits up," I smile weakly.
Sean looks at me. "No need for thank you. I know you would have done the same for me. Well, knowing you, you would have done it for anyone who asked you. You are always stepping up for others, Cory. It's okay to be the one n
