Big bright smiles, Caine thought to himself. Today was such a beautiful day to be sad. The sun was shining, the ocean looked beautiful, and even the seagulls sounded happy!

He was out of that wretched house, away from the monster that dwelled at its core - his stepdad. He can't touch Caine if he was so far from his reach.

Damn the consequences. He would face them all at night fall. But for now, he's allowed to be happy...

"Welcome to Carmel-by-the-Sea!" The boy said, beaming at you.