Corinne

   We get on the train at 11, if everything from here goes smoothly we should be arriving in Laja by 5 in the morning. I hold onto Leo so he doesn't fall, but he doesn't seem to notice. He stares in awe at the lights in the far distance that look like stars that have fallen to the earth, but continue to burn.

     Molly takes out her water and takes a long gulp, she and Leo don't seem to be fazed by the train's bouncing, but it's April who looks seasick. I tell them all jokes to keep them distracted and awake for the meantime. Up ahead I see the last train station grow closer, and everyone flattens down right before we reach the light. The station is blinding, like we were suddenly thrust into a burning summer day after being in the cold dark winter for years. I lean into Justin, who tenses up every time we pass someone. I nuzzle into his chest and breathe in the sweet smell of his cigarettes. I'm reassured by the thought that we're all going to be okay.