“It is part of how we remember where we came from. It is where we choose our totem and learn more about who we are supposed to be. Exiles are those ...ho are no longer welcome back.”“Sounds like he did something pretty bad,” Will said, eyeing the giant man on the other side of the parade.“There was a… war. A blood feud between two families.” Lace kept going. “The home islands are supposed to be a place where feuds are left behind, or at least temporarily set aside. They are a peaceful place.. Sometimes my math isn’t great!” I said and we all laughed together. “Oh my, you two seem like newlyweds, too!” Phil said. “Do you guys remember that gameshow? Newlyweds?” Nick asked them. “Oh sure! The old one where they would ask the couples questions separately and the other would have to guess what their spouse said!” Tina said, excitedly. “I think we should play, guys!” I said. “We can whisper the answers to each other's mate and see who knows who best!” “That sounds like fun, Tiffany!”. For you, Tommy," she said, blushing and looking away."Really?" I said, astonished at her confession."Yes. I was saving myself for someone special, but when I heard you were coming for a visit, I knew you were the one I was waiting on. Tommy, I have to tell you something. I've had a crush on you for a long time. I used to dream about you and I falling in love and getting married. I know it's dumb, and I'm just a silly girl for thinking like that. It could never happen. But I still feel that. "Just like it's given me life back. And I want to share that life with Juliette. I know you loved her once and I know she done you dirty. But I done a lot of bad things in this world and I told her every one of them I could remember. Jacob, I know she is a part of your family and I would like for you to consider me part of it, too."Juliette had arranged for the woman to join Jim and Jacob on the porch as Jim spoke.Jacob looked up and saw the hopefulness in her eyes. Marnie, Susan and Ann were.