"So where you all headed?" Glenn asked as he opened some beers that had been cooling outside.

"South," Lincoln replied. Caroline frowned at him and clarified.

"Joplin. I'm trying to see if my family is still alive. They were there when I last spoke to them. I was supposed to be there for Christmas." Her throat tightened as she thought of them, wondering if any of them were still alive.

Glenn and Joanie exchanged a worried glance.

"What is it?" Lincoln ...