When the time does come to venture onto the beach and pliant ground, perhaps they will find the transition point away from the wifi ranges broadcast at the waterfront and pier. If nothing else, they might be able to convince Sadie’s brother to take them out into the bay once the weather warms.

Falling in step beside Walter after a turn to the right, he barely finds that pace before his friend stumbles. Benjiro may not be as fast as Walter, but he’s still quick enough to have a hand out before he has recovered. Hand lowered after Walter is fully upright, the teenager shrugs his shoulders, “Initial cleanup was focused on the larger debris and clearing the way for cars. Once repairs are further along, maybe there will be a second sweep… That, or they’re relying on people to clean up right around their homes.”