Seven
A Glimpse OutsideMom and Dad finally allowed me to go on a supply trip, now that no one feared I'd run away. As much as a part of me wanted to take off, I understood why I had to stay, but I didn't have to like it.
My footsteps resounded in the stairwell as I headed down the stairs to the basement. The concrete walls closed in around me. I sucked in a deep breath and shook off my claustrophobic thoughts as I stepped through the open door.
There was a lot of activity and no one noticed as I strode past laboratories and offices. On the night of the fire, my parents saved as much equipment as possible. Despite a few setbacks and minor inconveniences, research on the virus continued should the current vaccine fail.
I peeked through the open door, finally seeing my father. He huddled
