"I think technically you're supposed to sign us out," I said, laughing softly. "I think Eddie and I are probably going to get into some trouble when we get back to the Home."

We had already gotten into trouble for sleeping in the same bed and although there had been extenuating circumstances on New Year's Eve, they hadn't been particularly pleased about us staying out all night then either. I had explained that we had been under attack and had barricaded ourselves in a closet, so there was no punishment, but I knew they wouldn't believe a story like that again.

"But I know what you mean," I added. It meant we had a safe place. Somewhere with people we could trust. That meant a lot to me and I knew it meant a lot to Eddie, too.