Safety is Staying at Home

San Francisco, California – Port of San Francisco

The USS Amerathia sliced through the cold Pacific waters as it approached the docks of San Francisco Bay. The towering hills of the city were partially shrouded in morning mist, but the crowds gathered along the waterfront were unmistakable.

Matthew Hesh stood on the deck, hands in his pockets, his coat flapping slightly in the wind. Behind him, Amber adjusted her hold on baby Sophia while Maverick tugged at the hem of his father's coat.

"Why are there so many people, Daddy?" Maverick asked, craning his neck to look at the thousands of onlookers packed near the docks.

Matthew exhaled. "Because they want answers, buddy."