I’m teaching a defense class for Esme and the kids—I think even Mrs. Wilder is coming. You know, you could attend, too, if you have the energy.

Those clunky things? They are not breaking anytime soon, babe.

Mason, the military isn’t going to like waiting. They have a schedule to stick to, other areas to evacuate. If we don’t go now, we’ll have to wait for the next evacuation in our area, and that could be weeks from now.