A father's pride

            Sydney worries about Jarod, wandering around in the world out there. But every time he escapes, Sydney can’t restrain his flash of pride. He knows Jarod thinks he betrayed him, a hurt he tries to suppress, but as Miss Parker bolts to the car, shoving him toward the other door, and the car fails to start, Sydney puts his hand up to hide his involuntary chuckle. Jarod had anticipated the Centre. Oh, yes, he gave Sydney his coordinates, but he had everything planned out in case the Centre did exactly what it did. Maybe he’ll survive out there after all.