The final game plan came only after weighing several options.
In truth, Luca had been nervous since the day they all sat down to talk about how and how much information they were comfortable with relaying, and what information should be kept hidden.
But when Luca finally lifted his head and looked around to see everyone who was waiting on his decision, the unease softened.
Everyone was waiting for him patiently.
The once frightened child suddenly realized that he was definitely not alone.
How had it even happened?
He started with one companion, D-29, and a few chickens.
Then his first friend. His sworn brother.
Somewhere along the way, he ended up with the best husband. Several bony elders. A loving family. Then an even bigger one. Then he came to know so many friends who quietly became family, people he trusted without ever needing to stop and think.
Luca looked back and realized that such a large shift had occurred.
And just now, as he looked up, they were all there.
