Kade lept through the portal as it closed behind him. His aunt, Elenore West, came out of the front door. She moved slowly, was frail, even frailer than she had been since Lundy's death. Kade's heart dropped knowing soon she would find her door and return home. Leaving him in charge of the school. 

Sumi skipped over to her and took Elenore's hands gently. She whispered to her, and the pair stood apart, tears on Sumi's eyes. She didn't bother to wipe them. 

Christopher, holding his flute tightly went inside. The storm was almost completely gone now. The other students that had stayed behind greeted him or spilled outside. They asked dozens of questions. Bombarding them all with them. The loudest asking where Hannah was. Christopher didn't answer.