Chapter 17

“It’s sad when people disappoint you,” Jed says softly.

“Yeah, that’s a good way to describe it. I expected better of my family, even though I probably shouldn’t have.” Donnie shrugs and looks back at Jed with those bright blue eyes of his.

“Did you bring pictures along of anyone? I know Penny said she was going to tell you that we all do. It helps when you’re feeling off,” Jed says, wanting to get on to safer ground. He’s pissed off at Donnie’s family, at all the families that do the same thing to their kids, and he doesn’t want to think about Bert’s betrayal.

“Yeah, Penny suggested it, and I did. They’re in my bunk.” Donnie smiles faintly.

“So are mine. Want to compare? You don’t have to if they’re personal,” Jed suggests.

“No, they’re not too personal. Yeah, let’s compare,” Donnie says, standing up. Jed does the same. They both go to their bunks and retrieve their photos, and then they return to the couch.