>>18558579>"Nikki.....?">"NIKKI!"When Nikki Kade stands up, Colby approaches her and looks into her eyes. The rain masks the tears streaming on Colby's face, and the water blurring her glasses hides how red her eyes have become.
>"I don't know what the hell you're doing all the way out here, but I'm glad we found you. Glad you're with us now."Colby pulls Nikki in close and gives her a tight, rain-soaked hug, then speaks directly into her ear.
>"You're not alone. We'll face this together. You're family, and I love you."After one last squeeze, Colby pulls back, but not before feeling how cold Nikki's body is.
>"Oh my goodness, Nikki, you're freezing. Let's get you warm....."Colby looks into the distance where there's a cabin on the beach with a chimney in the top, perhaps a quarter-mile up the beach.
>"Maybe they can let us in to warm up and dry off." 