She knew.

Looking back at Ryder, Thirteen's eyes form more tears. She hurt inside and this was a whole new thing to add to the hurt. "Maybe for a day or two I will, but I am going to find him. You need to understand that."

Taking the picture with her, thirteen goes into the other room.


Katie looks to Thirteen and then to Ryder as she takes a bite of cookie. Waiting until Thirteen was out of the room, she murmurs. "She has a right to know, you know. To know she had a great family out there like mine. To know she is not rejected by them." Katie just looks at Ryder.

She knew.