The next day, your dad and Sean begin to build a house.
Suddenly she breaks the silence. "I'm very thankful you put on a
life jacket and took Teresa out of her carry seat. She would have died
if you didn't save her," she says,"You're a hero." You
thank her and smile at Teresa.
"She's my sister and she needed me," you
say.
You wake up to your mom cradling Teresa while she quietly sucks on a
bottle. Your dad and Sean are already off in the woods, searching for
a good location for their temporary home. You pour some Cheerios onto
your blanket and eat. You don't really care for the taste of half-wet
Cheerios but force yourself to eat anyway. Your mom begins pour
herself some Cheerios.
