Together

Jason's head is turned but he doesn't have to look up to know that Katie is approaching. He was never surprised anymore, though always felt a certain amount of guilt for knowing that Katie felt what he was going through.

He lifts his head as she sits down across from him, and eyes the apple wearily, traces of a smile somewhere on his lips. "Sorry, Katie...I just always make things harder for you, don't I?"

Slowly he takes the apple, turning it absentmindedly in his hand for several moments before obediently taking a bite.

Sighing, he shrugs, not answering her question. "People will be missing you if you don't show up out there," he comments. "Scott headed out with everyone else, I'm sure he's waiting for you."


Con laughs and holds Jamie tight, spinning her around once as she jumps on him. Not letting her slide to the ground, instead, he lifts her up higher, slinging her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. "I think we'll find room," he muses with humor. "I'll just threaten to sit on somebody if they don't move."

Luke puts an arm around Angel, grateful for her help and quiet respect of not making a big deal out of the fact that getting out here tonight was difficult for him. He just wants to enjoy this night with the one he loves...a prayer ever on his mind that it won't be the last.

Laura leans into Nate as he puts an arm around her, resting her head against his chest and closing her eyes, just enjoying the warmth of the fire and the sweet sounds of the soft guitars.

The scene is so quiet...so peaceful...

Scott sits back away from the others alone, just watching and not interacting much. A few conversations start to roll around parts of the group, and gradually some laughter starts up, bringing spirits higher. Scott sighs a little and stares into the fire, thinking about Katie...hoping she's okay...wishing she would come.

"So are we gonna have some singing or what?" Sparky stops his soft strumming and tries to find some good chords. "We can't have a bonfire without singing."

"Don't forget we got treats over here too!" Becky exclaims. "We're not letting all this stuff go to waste!


Wyatt grins as he continues to rub Aerith's shoulders. "Well, I don't think it would take too much convincing to get me to do it again."

Leaning down, he plants a soft kiss on her lips. "I don't know about you, but I'm starving. If you want to come see the Reese chefs at work, come in the kitchen with me. But promise no laughing."