I know Caden and I were never really close but it still hurts knowing I'll never see him again. Unless this is all a dream which I hope it is but most likely untrue.

  Earlene hasn't left her shack all day and it's almost a few hours till noon. I couldn't sleep last night nor could Jacob. I'm worried for Earlene so I head over to her shack.

  I open the door and I see Earlene curled up on the ground.

  “Earlene? Are you okay?” I drop to the ground and check her pulse. She's alive. She sniffles and slightly moves. “Earlene, tell me what's wrong?” She gets up and her eyes are puffy. I bring her into my embrace. After a while of hugging, she finally speaks.

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  “I overheard what Jacob said last night and I haven't gotten over Caden’s death. I didn't sleep at all last night,” she cries.

  “I haven't either. It was a shock for us all,” Earlene stomach growls. I stop hugging her and grasp her shoulders. “Let's get you some food,” Earlene nods.

  …

  After eating Earlene seemed much better. But you could still tell she was disturbed it was the same for the rest of us. I look up and find Jacob, his company is nice but then I realize that Jacob is gone.

  “Where’s Jacob?” I ask hoping Earlene noticed where he left.

  “I haven't seen him all day so he must have left before we came out to eat,” she turns to me from the dying fire. “Want to know more about my herbs?” she asks. I see her face which is clearly stating that I should say yes.

  “Of course,” I reply.