Chapter 44: Following the Fence
Reid spends the remainder of that terrible morning and part of the afternoon following the fence. He feels weighted down,
as though something sits on his shoulders, driving him into the ground. It takes him almost an hour to figure out it's
loneliness he is feeling. The sounds of others beside him, Leila's hand brushing against his. Milo and Cole alternating
their arguments with giggles. Little Alex and squeaky voiced Megan.
But not Marcus. Never Marcus. Reid pauses when he understands what's holding him back and picks up a rock. He flings it
at the fence, watching the cascade of sparks with some satisfaction, picturing the target as Marcus's face and not a spot
of chain link.
He isn't sure it will help but it does make him feel better. Enough he is able to carry on.
Settled into the idea of being alone, he moves on. He discovers he's been trudging along next to the fence in the clear