the boy was oblivious to the plan. He just followed blindly until now, confident that the adult knew what to do, when really he was just struggling for survival like a pro. He considers pointing out over the ocean to give him some idea as to what way they were heading but pauses. Would that scare the life out of him even more? At least with his feet on the ground he had some control over running or not. Out there, where the ocean was in control and one freak wave would mean certain death he’d be lost in an instant. His little body thrown helplessly around until his arms and legs gave in to the power of the waves.

Steve slowly nods his head from side to side with a look of sadness in his eyes while rubbing his head, this next part of their journey was going to terrify him, and he gives