Gilded Age: Journey to Nowhere: Part Two

Crystal's voice boomed over the area. "I will volunteer!"

Ashley, who stood beside her mother, nodded her head. It made sense for her mother to go. Ashley knew she would go with her. There was no way she would stay without her, even if Crystal demanded she do so.

Sue glanced at the ground and bumped shoulders with Crystal. "It feels like our paths are diverging." She smiled fondly while closing her eyes. Sue tilted her head up. They have been through so much, watched each other change. Now it feels like a divide is coming. Sue took a shaky breath. Maybe it is just her anxiety.

Crystal nodded and bumped Sue back.

"I volunteer as well," said a familiar voice.

Crystal’s and Ashley’s eyes widened.

"Father," Ashley said softly.

Crystal glared. "You," her voice wavered, "are not fully recovered!" she harshly spoke. "It will only slow us down."

Ashley nodded.

Terrence nodded. "I know, but I may be the only way of communication between the two."