Parting Gifts

After everything was settled, Rayne led the group of people out of the city. They walked toward the ranch to see if Fred was willing to take any of them in.

"Okay, everyone, please wait here. I'm going to talk to the leader of the ranch and see if they are willing to take you all in," said Rayne. They were currently at an old diner not far from the entrance to the ranch.

Rayne and Julian set off to meet with Fred, along with an appointed leader of the group. They walked down the familiar long driveway, surrounded by pastures on each side.

As they approached the white farmhouse, Fred had just stepped outside, noticing them from the porch.

"Oh hey! You're back!" greeted Fred in his signature happy way.

"Hi, Fred. We made it out, and we have a group of refugees. We wanted to discuss whether you would be willing to take them in," said Julian.