The clock rang Ray got up and turned it off, turned and looked at Chester sleeping next to him in bed.
R: Come on get up it's time to wake up you don't have much time to waste.
Chester turned and looked at him.
C: I haven't slept all night, a lot of things have gone through my head and so many questions. I have to go to my home.
R: But you know you can't go there the army has banned entry
C: I don't care, I'm going there.
He got dressed and headed for the door and Ray followed him. Before he reached for the doorknob it had already opened and James came in and saw them in the hallway.
J: Oh, good morning guys you're already awake, and as far as I can see you are ready to go somewhere. Where you want to go?
R: Good morning Dad we went to Che's ....
C: We went for a morning walk James.
Chester interrupted Rey before he said where they were going. James looked at them and approached them.
J: Your sentences don't match. Are you hiding something from me?
R: No no! I'm just a little sad and disappointed because today is the last day I spend with Chester, after when he goes who knows when I'll be able to see him again. Does everything have to be so tragic in the end?
A tear began to run down Ray's cheek, Chester noticed, looked him in the face and put both hands on his shoulders.
C: Don't worry everything will be fine. It's only a couple of months until I'm an adult it will pass very quickly. When it's over I'll see you again I promise you.
J: It'll be all right son I believe in Chester.
C: Wipe tears and come with me for a walk. See you after James.
He waved and Ray followed him out. They were walking down the street and Chester took out a box of cigars and lit one.
R: Where did you get the cigars ?!
Ray shouted and looked at him.
C: I found them on the kitchen table and I took them, I think they're from Daniel.
R: If he notices he's going to kill you.
Ray said, laughing a little. They continued walking for a few more minutes until they reached the house, all around the house were tapes for forbidden entry and signs. Chester took the key from his pocket and walked to the door, Ray behind him a little scared. They went inside everything was as it was since the incident happened, traces of blood were still there.
R: This looks really creepy, I'm so sorry for all what happened. Let's get what you need and go we'll be in big trouble if anyone finds us here.
C: Go to the kitchen and wait for me I'll come soon.
Chester said and looked at under the armchair, Ray went to the kitchen and sat holding the phone in his hand. After a few minutes, Chester returned carrying a medium-sized metal box.
C: Let's go.
Said Chester, and opened the door, and before he left he looked left and right to see if anyone was nearby. Went outside Ray followed him, they walked down the street and talked.
R: What do you have in that box?
C: Nothing important.
They continued walking in silence, arrived at Ray's house, and went together to his room. Chester packed his things in one bag, Ray sat on the bed and watched him.
C: I'd ask you to keep this box until I get back.
Chester put his hand on the box and looked at it.
R: Of course it's not a problem, I'll hide it under the bed.
Ray got up and went to take the box, before he reached for Chester grabbed his arm and looked him in the face.
C: Don't try to open it.
Ray looked him in the eye.
R: Why do I feel so scared when I look at him? His eye are full of hatred. Whatever's in that box I don't want to know, there are probably some very important things for him to be so serious.
R: I won't, I promise you.
Chester looked at the floor and gently let Ray take the box, put it under the bed and covered it so it couldn't be seen.
C: It's time to go soon.
Chester said and got up from the floor, took his bag and headed down the stairs.
J: Ohh you are ready.
Said James I took the bag from him and took it to the car. As Chester put on his sneakers Ray approached and hugged him with tears in his eyes.
R: I'm so sorry you have to go, I'd like you to be with us, to be part of our family. Please come back as soon as possible, come back to me!
Ray kept crying Chester was stiff he didn't know how to react.
C: What should I do now? I have never been in such a situation that someone cries for me and worries so much. I feel so stupid that I don't know how to react, my body is stiff. What should I do!
The hand gradually moved and hugged Ray.
C: I'll promise you.
Ray released him from his embrace and watched Chester leave, turned around and entered the house still with tears in his eyes. After a while of driving in silence they reached the place where Max was waiting.
J: This moment has arrived, to say goodbye to each other.
They got out of the car, Chester took his bag and put it on his shoulder and looked at Max and then at James.
C: Unfortunately it is.
James hugged him and looked.
J: You're a strong guy, don't let some little things knock you down on your knees. See you when you're done.
Chester was walking towards Max who was leaning against a black Jeep with 2 other people next to him, before entering he looked once more at James waving , so he sat inside.
M: Let's go.
Said Max and waved to his men, they got in the car and went to the military base.