The first person Reid encounters when he hits the path is bullyboy. His rage instantly refocuses as he side steps the puddle of blood his friend left behind and finds a nice, ripe target.
Reid doesn't get a chance to take that anger out on his target. Instead, the kid grins at Reid like it's funny and gives him a punch in the arm. Reid is so startled by the change in attitude his fury melts away, leaving only grief behind.
"Joel," the bully jerks a thumb in his own direction. "You guys did good just then. Maybe we can help each other."
Reid can hear Drew whispering behind him. Leila answers back, but their words are lost. He still sees the boy's staring eyes, Trey's dead face. And in front of him, Joel. It's hard not to blame. But Reid's been down that road and knows it won't do any of
