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Elwood bit his lip, half out of frustration and half out of guilt. He wished that there was something more he could say to help Eljay, but nothing seemed to work -- and that was where the frustration came in. Whether they liked it or not, life went on without Finley and Lucy; and while Elwood missed them terribly, he kept himself occupied to avoid dwelling on their absence. Eljay didn't seem to have that ability.

"This way," he said, with a smile that felt mildly forced. He turned to the right and began to move, ears tilted back to listen for the sound of Eljay's footsteps behind him. After a few paces in silence, he said, "It's okay to miss Mommy, but I'm worried about you." He glanced at his son, all traces of happiness gone from his face.