Grant’s perspective:

The turmoil of the day and my time spent with Emily have my bones aching with exhaustion. We’ve finished our last trek for the night. Emily and Gabby are already out. I want to sleep, but I should stay awake. I have to keep my eyes and ears open. Another party could be waiting for us. I can’t drift off. I can’t let exhaustion overtake me.

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The nasally voice of a preteen boy rings, “Come on, dude. You gotta keep up.” ...