Morningside Cuesta won't cry no Mississippi

Day licked her cheek in parting, his heart twisting uncomfortably. He hardly knew his sister anymore, but it still hurt to see her go. She was a piece of the past he'd never expected to find, and losing her - even for a little bit - would be hard.

"Be careful," he warned, watching as she turned and immediately began to trot away. And, seeing her tacit nod of acknowledgment, Grayday began to wonder if this had been a good idea after all.