Sierra Sullivan understood Nathan Thorne's concerns.
"Don't worry about us. Just do what you feel you need to do," Sierra said. "Besides, Captain Grant didn't give you a deadline. You have plenty of time to think it over, so there's no need to rush."
Nathan Thorne nodded. "I know. I'll think it over carefully. When I go home tomorrow, I'll tell my parents about it too. I want them to be prepared, just in case they're targeted and have no idea what's going on."
"That's a good idea."
...
The next day was supposed to be New Year's Eve, a time for celebration.
But with what had happened, a joyous celebration was now out of the question.
Nathan wasn't the only one who had to break the news to his parents; Jayce also had to tell Yvonne Shelby and Kevin Everett.
Nathan Thorne's family had plenty of relatives, and the same was true for the Everett Family.
Setting aside the sprawling network of distant relatives, Jayce himself had two older brothers.
