Heron Lake Plateau home is where your heart is

"Your mom and dad will be going as well, if I have anything to do with it," Wildfire said with a smile, glad that Eljay seemed enthusiastic about the idea. "You know, we joked—or I did, anyway—about the two of them making a comeback, claiming the caldera again. I know it's not realistic but..." But she thought their eldest son might appreciate the idea. "Anyway, it'll be good to go back and pay our respects to my parents."

It was fun to talk about fun future plans, though Wildfire abruptly realized Eljay hadn't even answered her question. "Scenery aside, how's life treating you, Eljay? What have you been up to since the last time we saw each other?" As she asked, she took a seat and motioned for him to do the same.