After delivering his message, Keith did exactly what his instincts told him to do — he made a quick escape.
He found an empty spot at the makeshift table and began digging into the freshly cooked seafood instead. After all, Kisha had generously shared a bounty with the shelter: crates filled with king crabs, scallops, shrimp, tuna, and an assortment of other fresh fish and shellfish.
Grandma Alden had even prepared a pot of clam and vegetable soup to help warm everyone's bodies. She'd made it especially for the children, knowing they hadn't eaten properly in days. Until recently, they'd survived on nothing but cold, stale bread, food that had likely upset their fragile stomachs.
It hadn't been long since Adam and his group received new supplies from HOPE Base, so the children were still thin and weak from hunger. A warm bowl of clam and vegetable soup would do more than fill their bellies; it would soothe their stomachs and bring them a bit of long-needed comfort.
