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 ...