The crop failed so Nikko lost the land. He took to the road with his wife and family, hunting for any work, any shelter, any chance.
Joe found them a year into their exile. They had already lost their middle daughter to misfortune. Joe took Nikko aside and spoke in his ear. Nikko knew this man -- who he was, what he'd done. And like Joe, Nikko feared the Captain.
Joe made Nikko a proposition.
Nikko's family needed food and a home so he took Joe up on his offer and we all entered the end game.
No comments:
Post a Comment