Dawn
Goodbyes are hard.
We try our best not to drag them out. I step in front of my father and look into his face. The tears that have been building up let loose when I see his glassy eyes. He wraps me in a strong hug like he never has before. For the minute or so that he holds me, I feel safe. I feel like he can make everything okay, because, well, he"s my dad.
Gabby refuses to say goodbye to anyone, because she says we"ll see them again as if that"s a sure thing.
Drew helps me into the truck where we sit on top of the food crates that are being sent to the soldiers at the border. We shut the door and can no longer see the people we"re leaving behind. Leaning back against the wall, I wipe the last remnants of tears from my eyes.
No one speaks. There"s nothing to say.
Ryan once told
