As night was falling, Emily Brooks had finally found a soft place to lie down. She was wishing for something to cover herself as the mornings were a little damp and cold. As she was getting comfortable, Keith Rogers came over to her.
“Are you okay?” he asked hunkering down.
“Why wouldn’t I be?” Emily asked him.
“Well, you are out here by yourself,” Keith explained. “Why don’t you sleep under the tarp covering the supplies? It would be warmer and drier if it rains again.”
“I like the fresh air,” she said as she turned over, her back to Keith. “Let someone else sleep under the tarp.”
“You have no fire and nothing to cover yourself,” Keith argued. “I don’t want you to get sick. That just wouldn’t do!”
“I don’t need a fire,” Emily shrugged. “Why should you care if I get sick? Wouldn’t th
