It was him. With every second, with every obstacle in their way it felt more like him. Gen's heart sank even deeper. She just stared out of the window for a moment, hoping Maryanne would not see the fear in her face. Gen did not think the mutant would be too understanding if she slipped again.
"Okay," she said and swallowed. She tried to lock her fear up deep inside of her. "Uhm, I would like to check on John and Mum first. I need to know they are okay." She started to fiddle with her phone. This was her childhood all over again. The one where a person was taken from her each year.