Whitefish River 'Cause I need you here with me

He had already been pacing down stream, struggling with how to tell everyone that he wanted to leave. Mom's call made him freeze, and his heart beat against the walls of his chest. She wanted to speak to the family, and it seemed he would have to face this now since they were all going to be here together anyway. He would let mom tell them whatever she needed to tell them, and then before everyone dispersed, he would drop his announcement on them. He knew they wouldn't make him stay, but he still dreaded the thought of upsetting them in anyway. Part of him felt guilty for wanting this; he felt like he should stay here and help keep them safe, but he just really needed to do this. 

With a hard swallow and a deep inhale, he turned and headed towards where the call had come. It didn't take him long to get there, and when he arrived, it seemed he was the first to do so. He sat down by the rock and smiled nervously up at his mom. Hey, Mom he greeted, and then he fell silent and waited for the rest of the family to show up.