"Alright. I just want to see it."

He held Janie's hand tightly, not solely out of fear for getting lost. When they arrived in the town, he remained close to her, looking around. Even though he had already guessed what would await them here, seeing it for real was a shock, and worst of all was the sight of the formerly so happy people.

"Oh Janie … what will become of them now?" he said quietly, his voice full of sorrow.