"Where are your friends?" James asked when he saw Sam alone.

Sam signed, "They're shy, Dad. Don't spook them."

James touched his face. Did he really look that scary?

"Just grab your stuff and go," Grandma jumped in. "Don't scare them off - Sam needs his friends!"

James rubbed his nose.

Even though he was confused why these kids were scared of him, he didn't push it.

No big deal - he'd meet them another time.

He ...